The Early Childhood Education MAT program is for those individuals who already hold a bachelor's degree (outside of education) and are interested in becoming licensed to teach Preschool through Grade 5 in the State of Ohio (the Ohio Primary License). This program also allows you to earn a level one Primary Years Program certificate with the International Baccalaureate (IB).
Early Childhood Education - M.A.T.
Contact Us
- Early Childhood Education coordinator (Kent campus): Elizabeth Kenyon, Ph.D. | ekenyon@kent.edu | 330-672-0620
Graduate Advisor (transcript review): Erin Harwood | eharwood@kent.edu | 330-672-0583 - Speak with an Advisor
- Chat with an Admissions Counselor
Program Overview
黑料网鈥檚 M.A.T. in Early Childhood Education provides a comprehensive education in early childhood education studies. This program prepares students for various careers in early childhood education and related fields.
The ECED MAT program at 黑料网 is an intensive 18-month / 5-semester program that requires full-time study on the Kent campus. The program begins in mid-May. You will attend classes during Summer (I), Fall (I), Spring, Summer (II), and Fall (II). You will complete your student teaching experience in Fall (II) and graduate in December.
Please contact the program coordinator for information about application deadlines and the cohort admission review process.
Due to the intensive nature of the program, you will observe and teach in a field site during most of your ECED MAT experience. It is not recommended that you work during this program. If you do plan to continue employment, you should do so on Fridays, Saturdays and/or Sundays.
Program Information for Early Childhood Education - M.A.T.
Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Early Childhood Education - M.A.T.
Graduates of 黑料网's M.A.T. in Early Childhood Education are prepared for specialized career opportunities in the early childhood education industry.