The M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education is designed for students who have undergraduate training in early childhood or certification in Early Childhood. The M.Ed. (non-thesis option) requires 37 credits, 19 of which must be in the early childhood core. A minimum of three-fourths of all credits counted toward the degree must be earned in courses open to graduate students only. The specialized courses are chosen with the approval of the student’s advisor and provide for the individualization of the program of study.