7000

Prerequisites: EDCI 7741, EDCI 7742, EDCI 7743, and EDCI 7744.This course will serve as a culmination of coursework in the candidate's major field of study and a research-based investigation of "Authentic learning communities" and becoming a dynamic leader in Early Childhood Education. Candidates should complete prerequisite courses before taking this course within the last 6 hours of Specialist degree coursework. Candidates will present a portfolio of their work to provide evidence of their ability to meet NAEYC Advanced Degree Standards and the John H. Lounsbury College of Education Specialist Degree in Education Standards.