May 25, 2026  
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

ECE 608 Leadership and Advocacy


This class examines the theories of leadership and advocacy in early childhood education. It will investigate leadership styles, change agency, and systems thinking. It will also explore principles of advocacy, the importance of communication, and a leader’s role as an advocate. Therefore, a minimum of ten clinical hours is required.

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall, Winter and Summer

Prerequisites -
Restriction by Major - Early Childhood Education [M.A.]  
Restriction by Degree Type - Masters standing

Additional Information - The course may only fulfill Early Childhood Education [M.A.]  requirements if the student earns a “C” or above grade.

Equivalent Course(s) - ECE 607
Course History -
Change to description 6/2024, effective Fall 2024; Change to title, number, description, and credit hours 11/2018, effective Fall 2019


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