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The online Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Bilingual/English as a Second Language program prepares students to effectively support children in their learning the English language. The curriculum is focused solely on children from birth to second grade. Coursework in this online ESL program teaches students to work with diverse populations and educate them effectively.  Courses include Foundations of American Schooling and Bilingual Education, Assessment of New Language Learners, Language Development in New Language Learners, and Methods and Materials for Teaching New Language Learners.

The online Master of Science in Early Childhood Education (Non-licensure track) program teaches students to understand how children learn and grow in their education.  The curriculum, designed for early childhood professionals, provides a deeper understanding of how children age eight and younger grow and learn. Students will also study how families, communities, culture, and the broader early childhood systems affect children’s development and success.

Concentrations in this early childhood education degree online are available in:

• Social and emotional learning
• STEM education
• Bilingual/ESL education
• Leadership and advocacy
• Language and literacy

Earn a Master of Science degree in Child Development through Erikson Institute online.  By choosing a concentration in Child Life Leadership students are entering an academic pathway towards heightened leadership and advocacy roles in professional settings.  Studies will cover topics including but not limited to:

• Trauma-informed practice
• Social and emotional development
• Legal and financial issues

This program is designed for Certified Child Life Specialists interested in managing and supporting child life programs.  Courses are available 100% online and led by faculty bringing expertise in the field of child and family advocacy to the online classroom.  Though this online program does not lead to licensure, it can improve knowledge and skills to promote success in today’s marketplace and improve the lives of children and their families in a variety of human services settings.