Unlock your potential with an M.A. in Early Childhood Educational Psychology and empower you for leadership and teaching roles in programs catering to children aged from birth through 8 years and their families.
Why Study Early Childhood Educational Psychology?
Skilled counselors and educators are needed at both local and national levels. The demand is strong for compassionate individuals with a powerful educational vision who foster learning, teaching, and leadership skills. Embarking on a journey in early childhood educational psychology puts you at the forefront of advancing our society.
Why Study Early Childhood Educational Psychology at CSUN?
Elevate your education journey in Early Childhood Educational Psychology at CSUN, where excellence intertwines with education. Discover a program that stands out with:
Renowned Faculty: Learn from experts renowned in the field, ensuring top-tier education and mentorship.
Holistic Learning: Grasp comprehensive educational psychology knowledge, focusing on early childhood's pivotal role in learning.
Diversity Advantage: Collaborate with a diverse cohort, expanding horizons through cross-cultural perspectives.
Real-World Skills: Gain practical experience applying theory through internships and research. Tailored Excellence: Immerse in a cutting-edge curriculum, preparing you for early childhood's unique challenges.
Advocacy and Equity: Champion inclusivity and social change, driven by strong advocacy training.
Versatile Futures: Forge paths in teaching, research, program development, or policy-making.
Strategic Networking: Connect with industry leaders, fostering valuable relationships.
Choose CSUN for an empowered educational journey that fuels your passion for early childhood education's advancement, shaping a brighter collective future.
What You'll Learn
The Early Childhood Educational Psychology program focuses on:
- Promoting child development and learning
- Family and community relationships
- Observing, documenting, and assessing young children and families
- Understanding the teaching and learning process
- Professional development
You'll focus on the design and development of cutting-edge educational tools. Our graduates are prepared for careers in higher education, corporate training and professional development.
Program Features
Designed with a variety of future educators in mind, our program offers the following:
- Evening classes to meet the needs of working professionals
- A distinguished faculty providing students with contemporary theories and research
- Community service opportunities through fieldwork, including the Early Childhood Education Partnerships for Excellence
- Leadership skills that provide students with the flexibility to accommodate new trends in the field
- Experience with multicultural and international themes
- Training for children with special needs and their families
- Research methods and technology to promote positive outcomes
- A diverse, inclusive, and vibrant learning community to support each student
- An emphasis on cultural pathways in development through The Bridging Cultures Project™
Careers & Outcomes
Graduates can pursue careers as:
- Instructors of child development in community colleges
- Specialists serving families with high-risk Infants and young children
- Coordinators or administrators of community program services
- Lead teachers, supervisors, or directors of early childhood education programs
- Child advocates
- Consultants or coaches in early childhood settings
- Providers of professional development and training
Admission Information
To be considered for admission to CSUN as a master’s student, you will need to:
- Meet university requirements.
- Meet department requirements for the Master of Arts in Early Childhood Educational Psychology.
- Apply to both the university and the specific graduate program of interest.
Learn more about applying for a master's program at CSUN.