B.A./M.A. in Early Childhood Education

Dual B.A. and M.A. in Global Early Childhood Education (with Parental Training)

Our unique 5-year Early Child Education Program covers a wide range of topics necessary for professionals to create a thriving environment for children as well as provide educational support to parents.

Curriculum

Total Credits - 166

YEAR ONE

EDU 2 Principles of Torah-Based Human Development (3 credits)

EDU 3 Understanding Parenting: From Conception to Post-Partum (3 credits)

EDU 5 Sign Language for Babies (3 credits)

EDU 6 Child Development: Infancy to Toddlerhood (3 credits)

EDU 7 Child Development: 3 to 6 years old (3 credits)

EDU 8 Community Family Support Resources (3 credits)

EDU 9 Pedagogical Environments: Indoor and Outdoor (3 credits)

EDU 10 Effects of Technology on Babies and Young Children (3 credits)

EDU 11 Introduction to World Early Childhood Models (3 credits)

EDU 12 Family Siblings' Dynamics (3 credits)

COR Core Course ( 3 credits)

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Subtotal Credits: 36

YEAR TWO

EDU 13 Principles of Waldorf Education (3 credits)

EDU 14 Waldorf-inspired Project Work (3 credits)

EDU 15 Outdoor Education in Forest Kindergartens (3 credits)

EDU 16 Diverse Approaches to Early Literacy (3 credits)

EDU 17 Parental Involvement in European Models (3 credits)

EDU 18 Family Siblings' Dynamics (3 credits)

EDU 19 Parsha-Based Kindergarten Curriculum (3 credits)

COR Core Course ( 3 credits)

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Subtotal Credits = 36

YEAR THREE

EDU 20 Forest Kindergarten Practices: Seasons and Weather (3 credits)

EDU 21 Sustainable Practices in Early Childhood Education (3 credits)

EDU 22 Torah-Based Art and Creativity (3 credits)

EDU 23 Foreign Language Acquisition in Early Childhood (3 credits)

EDU 24 Nutrition for Children (3 credits)

EDU 25 Effects of Vaccines on Babies and Children (3 credits)

EDU 26 Special Needs Education (3 credits)

EDU 27 Practicum II: Nature-Based Teaching Experience and Parental Collaboration (3 credits)

COR Core Course ( 3 credits)

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Subtotal Credits = 36

YEAR FOUR

EDU 28 Inclusive Education in World Perspectives (3 credits)

EDU 29 Social-Emotional Learning in Waldorf Education (3 credits)

EDU 30 Music and Movement in Outdoor Environments (3 credits)

EDU 31 Storytelling and Nature Symbolism (3 credits)

EDU 32 Practical Nutrition for Early Childhood (3 credits)

EDU 33 Internship I: Inclusive and Nature-Centric Learning (3 credits)

EDU 34 Master's Thesis Research (6 credits)

COR Core Course ( 3 credits)

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Subtotal Credits = 36

YEAR FIVE

EDU 35 Torah-Based Parental Education (3 credits)

EDU 36 Parental Workshops: Understanding Child Development (3 credits)

EDU 37 Models of Child Education in the Middle East and Asia (3 credits)

EDU 38 Effective Communication with Parents (3 credits)

EDU 39 Multicultural Parenting Approaches (3 credits)

EDU 40 Homeschooling: Principles and Practices (3 credits)

EDU 41 Internship II: Collaborating with Parents in Education (3 credits)

EDU 42 Master's Thesis Presentation and Defense (4 credits)

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Subtotal Credits = 25

Students are Required to Complete the Following 42 Core Course Credits:

ENG1. English Writing and Composition (3 credits)

ADM3. Foundation of Law (3 credits)

GEN1. Principles of Logic (3 credit)

COM1. Oral Presentation Skills (3 credits)

COM2. Oral Communications (3 credits)

ADM1. Principles of Business Administration (3 credits)

ADM3. Fundraising for Business (3 credits)

EDU4. Teaching Modesty to Children (3 credits)

JWH1. Jewish History (3 credits)

NSH1. Principles of Family Dynamics (3 credits)

NED1. Principles of Nutrition and Wellness (3 credits)

A foreign language course - 9 credits - can be taken any time during the course of the program and can be eligible for partial credit transfer from High School.

Florida Hebrew University

Dual B.A. and M.A. in Global Early Childhood Education (with Parental Training)

Curriculum