Hollinda Z. Tudor, Class of 2020
I graduated from Lincoln University of PA in 2011 with my BA in Visual Arts, so when I applied for my Masters in Early Childhood Education in 2017, I knew I was coming home. While the MED program is structured with the autonomy needed to excel at your own pace, the faculty and staff have created a good support system in and out of the classroom. I was able to manage my classes while still serving as a full-time teacher and complete my degree with the collective support of family, friends, co-workers, and my Lincoln University family.
Degree: Master of Education in Early Childhood Education
Curriculum
- EDU 601 Theoretical Foundations of Reading Instruction
- EDU 604 Educational Assessment & Evaluation
- EDU 606 Foundations of Education
- EDU 607 Literature and Literacy
- EDU 612 Child Development
- EDU 614 Foundations of Special Education
- EDU 616 Cultural & Linguistic Diversity: Instructional Strategies
- EDU 622 Inclusion of Special Needs Children in Regular Classrooms
- EDU 623 Methods: Science & Social Studies for PreK-4
- EDU 625 Methods: Elementary School Mathematics for PreK-4
- EDU 626 Collaboration: School/Families/Communities
- EDU 661 Research Methods in Education
Student Teaching
Those interested in obtaining the Pennsylvania Department of Education certification must complete the following Student Teaching Curriculum:
- EDU 501 (12 credits) - if not currently a classroom teacher; or
- EDU 503 (6 credits) - if currently a classroom teacher.
Certification Requirements
To apply for certification, students must pass all three (3) Early Childhood Education (ECE) Pennsylvania Educator Certification Tests (PECT) modules at the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) cut score or qualifying score (based on GPA).
Clearance Requirements
Students are required to maintain and provide state clearances as defined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) before matriculation.
- Federal Criminal History Record (FBI)
- Form PDE 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
- Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Record
- Tuberculosis (TB) Test Documentation
Admission Requirements
- Submit a free online application.
- Transcripts: Submit official transcripts for all accredited institutions you have attended and/or from which you earned credit.
- Personal Statement: In 300-500 words, address future goals based on the selected graduate program.
- Letters of Recommendation: Submit two (2) professional letters of recommendation speaking to your character and motivation to work in the education field.
- Résumé: A current professional résumé is required.
You are strongly encouraged to upload your supplemental documents to your student portal. You may also email documents to sace@lincoln.edu or mail to:
Lincoln University
School of Adult and Continuing Education
Attention: Office of Admissions
3020 Market Street, Fourth Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Transfer Credits
The MED program will accept up to six graduate school credits in the field of Education from an accredited institution, providing each course is completed with a GPA of 3.0 or above.
Tuition and Fees
Lincoln University’s tuition and fees are set annually by the university and remain affordable and competitive.
2020–2021 Academic Year
- Pennsylvania Resident: $567 per credit hour
- Out-of-State Resident: $949 per credit hour
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Hollinda Z. Tudor, Class of 2020