幼儿和基础教育的重点是从婴儿期到青春期的儿童广泛的发展和学习。重点是将相关研究和理论转化为课程的发展和指导，以帮助儿童实现多元文化社会中的最佳发展。该课程主要是为早期和小学阶段的经验丰富的课堂教师设计的，但也适用于人类服务和其他相关领域的人员。论文选项：33个学期学分，非论文选项：36个学期学分
The Early Childhood and Elementary Education program focuses on the broad spectrum of development and learning in children from infancy through preadolescence. This program is designed primarily for experienced classroom teachers at the early childhood and elementary levels, but it is also suitable for personnel in human services and similar fields.<br>Accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the Master of Arts in Early Childhood and Elementary Education offers focused areas of interest as well as customized programs for students to pursue their preferred area of study.<br>With personalized attention and low students-to-teacher ratios, this program is perfect for those looking to grow their educational skills and/or focus on research and application appropriate for further graduate study or professional growth.<br>This degree is designed to allow professionals the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills for effective instruction and care, leadership, and advocacy in early childhood and elementary education in a diverse society. Emphasis is on integrating reflective practices with current research perspectives for practical applications. The focus is also on advancing the research and knowledge base in fields of early childhood and elementary education. The program is flexible within areas of emphasis that include child development, early childhood leadership and advocacy, early literacies, family studies, inclusive education, and teaching.