Early Childhood Education

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Early Childhood Education leads to a Michigan Department of Education (MDE) teacher certification in Birth-Kindergarten (B-K). Students will gain extensive classroom and clinical experience to develop the content, skills, and dispositions needed to successfully work in B-K classrooms. Candidates must also pass the required Michigan Test(s) for Teacher Certification (MTTC) in order to be recommended for certification.