Explore Pathways to a Career in Early Childhood Education
Salem State's McKeown School of Education offers three programs that prepare participants to become licensed pre-kindergarten to second grade (PK-2) teachers in Massachusetts public schools and/or early childhood educators in various community-based settings (e.g., preschool, out-of-school time, and early intervention).
- Licensure-only, early childhood education: for those seeking initial licensure as a PK-2 teacher in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts but not a master’s degree.
- MEd, early childhood education, initial license: for those seeking initial licensure as a PK-2 teacher in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- MEd, early childhood education, advanced studies: for those who hold an initial PK-2 teaching license and are seeking to become eligible for professional licensure, as well as individuals with prior experience in the field seeking further professional development.
If you have any questions about which program would be the best fit for you, please reach out to graduate admissions.
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Want to learn more about the early childhood education program? Contact the program coordinator, Christina Cassano.
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