“The Webster University M.A.T. program was mentally invigorating! It provided me with a broader and deeper theoretical base that has increased my effectiveness both as Executive Director of The Magic House and as school board member.”
Beth Fitzgerald
M.A.T. in Early Childhood Education, 1994
President of Magic House-St. Louis Children's Museum, St. Louis, Mo.
The early childhood area of concentration emphasizes respect for each and every child and embraces the concept that all children can learn. Students focus on practical application of theory and the best practices in the field. Students are exposed to various strategies and methods to enhance not only their ability as teachers, but to enable them to become learners and observers of children. Many students comment that what they learn easily transfers to their classrooms, making them more effective teachers and professionals in the field.
Location
The M.A.T. in early childhood education is offered at the following campus: