Master of Arts in Education
Early Childhood Education Licensure (P-3)
w/ TOSD Endorsement
Full Master’s Program
*per credit hour for Spring 2026
Cert./Endorsement Only
*per credit hour for Spring 2026
Doctoral Program
*per credit hour for Spring 2026
Program Highlights & Benefits
Traditional Route Licensure Program
Flexible, online format
Graduate transfer credits considered
Most courses can be completed in 8 weeks
For
This Traditional Route program prepares you for state licensure and endorsements in Early Childhood (P-3) and Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD). Candidates are eligible for Certificate of Eligibility (CEAS) in P-3 with a TOSD endorsement upon successful completion of course requirements, field requirements, and Praxis II licensure exam. A Master of Arts in Education degree is available as well. (Applicants who hold a Certificate of Eligibility (CE) are not eligible for the Traditional Route programs. Felician does NOT offer alternate route programs.)
What You Learn
You’ll cultivate the tools necessary to foster innovative and inclusive learning environments for young children and uniquely-abled individuals. You’ll also learn teaching philosophies according to local, state, and national trends, as well as how to utilize culturally responsive practices.
How You Learn
Courses are offered in both an asynchronous and synchronous online format with weekly evening Zoom classes determined by each professor. Typically, students take two to three, eight-week courses per semester (Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters). Fieldwork begins with the first course.
Career Outcomes
The knowledge you will develop in the two specialized areas of Early Childhood and Special Education will make you more marketable to schools seeking to hire new teachers, allowing you to advance your career.
Degree Requirements
This is a tentative course schedule and is subject to change. You will receive your specific course schedule upon acceptance. For a transfer credit review, please refer to Step 9 of the admissions checklist.
| Course | Title | Hours |
| Requirements for Phase I: | ||
| EDU 657 | Transition to Teaching | 3 |
| EDU 674 | Introduction to EC | 3 |
| ECED 677 | Nurturing the Expressive Arts in Young Children | 3 |
| EDU 658 | Understanding Special Populations & Building Collaborative Relationships across Home School & Community for ALL | 3 |
| EDU 659 | Mathematical Explorations II & Field | 2 |
| EDU 676 | The Young Child & Emergent Literacy & Language for Diverse Learners | 2 |
| EDU 662 | Reading Diagnosis & Remediation for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDU 663 | Educational Assessment Development & Evaluation Models | 3 |
| EDU 665 | Inquiry Based Learning through STEM | 2 |
| EDU 667 | Universal Design and Assistive Technology | 3 |
| EDU 671 | Supporting Success of the Uniquely-abled Learner | 3 |
| EDU 668 | Clinical Practice Seminar | 1 |
| EDUC 669 | Clinical Practice Field | 2 |
| EDUC 672 | Clinical Internship Seminar | 1 |
| EDU 673 | Clinical Internship | 8 |
| Requirements for Phase II: | ||
| Elective 1 | Selected with Advisor | 3 |
| Elective 2 | Selected with Advisor | 3 |
| Elective 3 | Selected with Advisor | 3 |
| Elective 4 | Selected with Advisor | 3 |
| Elective 5 | Selected with Advisor | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 57 |
