The MSE in Early Childhood Education (ECE) is designed to develop your understanding of early childhood development, theoretical foundations to early development, and application in today's society. Select the path that best meets your goals by pursuing uniquely selected coursework focused on teaching, leadership, or special education within the field of early childhood education. Each option provides 21 hours of core coursework with 9 additional hours in the selected option. With a Master of Science in Education degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), you will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to achieve the following professional skills: Demonstrate and apply understandings of early childhood development, including theoretical perspectives on how children learn through play collaborating with a diverse population of peers to create meaning in today's society. Acquire fundamental knowledge of a play-based curriculum for support and advocacy in implementation in the early childhood setting. Develop a strong sense of ethical conduct within early childhood teaching, learning, and business. Identify significant issues specific to early childhood education in research and address through practice. Better understand the impact of pedagogy and exposure to diversity for teaching in an increasingly complex and diverse society.