There is a demand for capable individuals who care about people and have a compelling vision for teaching, learning, and leadership abilities. A life in educational psychology puts you at the forefront of advancing our society. The Early Childhood Education option is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). It also aligns with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards for advanced programs. The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Early Childhood Educational Psychology prepares individuals to demonstrate mastery of national and state professional standards and competencies, leadership, and teaching roles in programs serving children ranging in age from birth through 8 years and their families, depending on the school system and/or state regulations. Students are prepared to teach across all relevant subject matter with an emphasis on valuing diversity, leadership, advocacy, equity, inclusion, and social justice. The M.A. degree coursework provides a strong foundation for entering doctoral programs in early childhood education with a view to teaching at the university level, conducting research in child development, planning and administering programs, or developing public policy. Graduates of the M.A. Early Childhood Educational Psychology obtain employment in positions such as instructors of child development in community colleges, specialists serving families with high-risk infants and young children, coordinators or administrators of community program services, lead teachers, supervisors, or directors of early childhood education programs, child advocates, consultants or coaches in early childhood settings, and providers of professional development and training.