ECH 541 - Field-Based Research

Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or a related field; Enrollment in UMF M.S.Ed. Early Childhood Program, ECH 500 Early Childhood Education in Today’s World, and ECH 540 Research Methods in Early Childhood
Term: Varies

This course is the capstone of the M.S.Ed. Early Childhood Program. Students will complete a field-based, original research project, utilizing a research design that will draw on the student’s background knowledge from ECH 540. Analysis and reflection on the research process with an emphasis on interpretation and practical application of research to practice will be central to the course.