College of Education

Missouri State University– Association for the Education of Young Children

As an early childhood professional you work hard to better the lives of children and families. As an MSU-AEYC member, you are part of a student (MSU-AEYC), local (OAEYC), state (MO-AEYC), and national (NAEYC) effort to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families! 

NAEYC as a whole works to support excellence in early education, improve teaching and learning, build a profession, and promote public support and policies.  Most people in our area say their reason for becoming involved at the local level is the professionalism MSU-AEYC supports. 

For MSU-AEYC members and non-members alike, we strive to provide the best tools and information about early childhood development—tools that you can use in your studies, and in your future as an early childhood educator. Just as you help young children learn and grow, NAEYC—your professional association—will support you in the work you love.

MEMBERS OF MSUAEYC, when they join are automatically members of their state organization MSUAEYC, the local OAEYC organization, the regional MidAEYC organization, and the national organization NAEYC. You, as a student member, receive the following benefits of membership:

• six issues of Young Children

• reduced fees at conferences

• a vote in NAEYC elections

• a vote at local MSUAEYC elections/organization decisions

• reduced rates for Early Childhood Research Quarterly

• access to the “members-only” section of the NAEYC website

• insurance and credit card options

• active participation opportunities within your community to serve children and their families through service and awareness projects

• local seminars and/or video showings focused on issues of early childhood

• networking with other professional in your field

For more information you can contact faculty advisor, Joanna Cemore joannacemore@missouristate.edu