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Lienne Medford, Dean of Education and Graduate Studies at Converse College
864.596.9212
For more information, contact:
Lienne Medford, Dean of Education and Graduate Studies at Converse College
864.596.9212
Converse College’s Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Early Childhood Education, now conveniently located on the University Center of Greenville campus, is a 48 credit-hour program designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than education who are interested in working with children in pre-kindergarten through third-grade.
This degree is designed to help students reach the following specific goals and objectives:
Why Pursue your MAT in Early Childhood Education with Converse?
Converse is well known across this region for excellence, particularly in teacher education, and has prepared thousands of teachers for successful careers. Converse’s early childhood degree program has earned national recognition from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and is fully accredited by CAEP. It will prepare you to become an effective teacher with an in-depth knowledge base of your field and appropriate teaching strategies for the developmental level of your students. The program is guided by experienced faculty who model best practices in the classroom, use the latest smart technology in their instruction, and continually challenge students to integrate theory with practice.
Candidates participate in clinical experiences in which they observe and teach young children, develop a clear understanding of developmentally appropriate instructional methodology, and participate in curriculum and program planning for pre-kindergarten through third grades. Their coursework provides a professional understanding and skill set about the child’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual development.
Converse College’s fully-accredited program leads to certification in South Carolina.
Offered pending accreditor approval of UCG location
For valuable information about the Converse Master of Arts in Teaching – Early Childhood Education, please click here: Converse MAT – Early Childhood Education