WHEREAS, the mission of the Master of Arts in Teaching in Early Childhood Education
degree program is to prepare highly qualified teachers to enter pre-kindergarten through
grade three classrooms; and
WHEREAS, having a regional reputation of excellence in teacher education enables Winthrop
University to broaden its offerings in graduate programs aimed at serving the needs
of the State of South Carolina; and
WHEREAS, local and state agencies have indicated a growing need for more Early Childhood
Education teachers; and
WHEREAS, graduates will complete a nationally accredited program focused on standards
of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the National Council
for Accreditation of Teacher Education; and
WHEREAS, no additional resources above student tuition and fees will be required for
this program;
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Master of Arts in Teaching in Early Childhood
Education degree program be added.
February 22, 2008
