The Master of Education in Early Childhood Education (Leads to Credential) has embedded practicum experiences throughout the coursework, requires a student teaching component, and, upon approval, will lead to a teaching credential in Arizona. The curriculum includes theories of early childhood growth and development, the impact of family and cultural diversity on early childhood, assessment techniques, instructional strategies, and teaching methodologies. The degree program is a degree for students seeking knowledge and expertise in the field of early childhood development and teaching.