The graduate programs in early childhood education are completely online and are designed to deepen the understanding and perfect the skills of teacher candidates who plan to work with children from birth through eight years of age in a variety of child-development and school settings. Emphasis is placed on current theory and research in child development and application to early childhood education practice. This is a 39 credits program. Those candidates who successfully complete this program will be eligible for the New Jersey Preschool through grade Three Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing and an endorsement in Teacher of Students with Disabilities.