The Masor School offers two online Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) programs designed to elevate your expertise in early childhood education. Our MAEd in Early Childhood Education empowers educators to master Jewish ECE theories and practices while honing their leadership and advocacy skills. For Fall 2025, we're excited to introduce the MAEd in Early Childhood Special Education and Inclusion, a groundbreaking program preparing professionals to lead inclusive practices for children with special needs and their families within Jewish ECE settings. Both programs utilize our vibrant cohort-based model, bringing together diverse practitioners to learn, grow, and advocate for the field. Rooted in Torah, Hebrew, and Israel, our innovative curriculum explores the intersection of tradition and contemporary learning, equipping you to make a profound impact.

  • MAEd in Early Childhood Education

    The MAEd ECE program is intentionally designed to support educators who want to acquire skills and mastery of both Jewish Early Childhood Education theories and practice as well as to hone their leadership and advocacy skills. Our cohort model brings together educators from a diverse group of practitioners in a wide range of programs and philosophies. Together, we learn, grow, advocate, and support the field of Jewish Early Childhood Education. Our learning is framed by the Torah, Hebrew, Israel and the intersection of our traditions and innovations for learning. 

    This is an ONLINE program that meets Mondays from 4:30-6:30 PM PT. 

    MAED ECE PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
    Students who complete the program will develop the skills necessary to:

    1. Describe, summarize, apply, and critically evaluate and synthesize constructs, theories, and empirical findings pertaining to child development including developmental milestones and processes in the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional domains from conception to adolescence.
    2. Demonstrate research knowledge and skills: explain and apply the scientific method; describe, evaluate, and apply research and observation methods used in the study of children’s development; and calculate and interpret basic statistics.
    3. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills that reflect the ability to summarize, apply, and evaluate/synthesize developmental theories and empirical findings and that are consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the early childhood education field.
    4. Use best practices of early childhood education when working with children, families, and the community. This includes developing and demonstrating professional and personal skills and qualities related to the field of early childhood education (e.g. observation techniques, curriculum development/implementation, leadership and teamwork, professional ethics, accountability, reliability).
    5. Identify children who may have special needs, and families that may be in crisis, and be able to locate appropriate resources to help guide families through the process of therapy and/or recovery.
    6. Manage, supervise, and mentor teachers and future leaders in Jewish early childhood education.


    MAEd ECE PROGRAM DETAILS

    • Earn your Master of Arts degree in 2 years
    • 38 semester units total completed in-residence and online with AJU
    • 5 semesters total, including two Fall and Spring terms, and one Summer term
    • Tuition information can be found at: https://www.aju.edu/financial-aid/tuition-and-fees


    FOR INFORMATION
    Contact Early Childhood Coordinator Megan Kopstain at kopstain.megan [at] aju.edu.
    Request more information HERE.

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  • MAEd in Early Childhood Special Education and Inclusion

    M.A. in Education in Early Childhood Special Education and Inclusion

    The Master of Arts in Education in Early Childhood Special Education and Inclusion (MAEd ECSEI) online degree program is designed to support educators and administrators who want to acquire skills and mastery of Jewish ECE theories and practices as well as to master the skills necessary for inclusionary practices for children with special needs and their families. Our cohort model brings together educators from a diverse group of practitioners in a wide range of programs and philosophies. Together, we learn, grow, advocate, and support the field of Jewish Early Childhood Education, special education, and inclusion. Our learning is framed by the Torah, Hebrew, Israel, and the intersection of our traditions and innovations for learning.

    This is an ONLINE program that meets Tuesdays from 4:30-6:30 PM PT.

    MAED ECSEI PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
    Students who complete the program will develop the skills necessary to:

    1. Apply evidenced-based principles to create a special education and inclusion program.
    2. Evaluate and apply research and observation methods used in the study of child development.
    3. Produce a family-centered and holistic approach in programmatic design of the program, environment, and activities in the pursuit of equity, accessibility, and inclusivity.
    4. Evaluate and select appropriate and accessible tools and technology to maximize the learning experience.
    5. Differentiate between distinct therapies to advocate for the appropriate therapies for children.


    MAEd ECSEI PROGRAM DETAILS

    • Earn your Master of Arts degree in 2 years
    • 40 semester units total completed in-residence and online with AJU
    • 5 semesters total, including two Fall and Spring terms, and one Summer term
    • Tuition information can be found at: https://www.aju.edu/financial-aid/tuition-and-fees


    FOR INFORMATION 
    Contact Early Childhood Coordinator Megan Kopstain at kopstain.megan [at] aju.edu.  
    Request more information HERE.

    APPLY NOW