Early Childhood and Special Education, M.S.Ed. (Birth-Grade 2)
This 37-credit program leads to initial/professional certification in teaching early childhood education and students with disabilities from birth through grade 2. Candidates must hold a current teaching certificate to be admitted and therefore may also use this degree to satisfy requirements for professional certification. Graduates of the program will be able to serve as teachers, leaders and directors of early childhood programs and development specialists in a variety of early childhood and educational settings.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Foundations Courses | ||
| EDU 595 | Intro to Educ Research & Statistics | 3 |
| EDU 531 | Typ/Atyp Early Child Dev | 3 |
| EDU 561 | Lang/Lit Dev Div Yng Lrns | 3 |
| EDU 601 | Early Child Partnerships | 3 |
| EDU 602 | Health/Nutri/Safety Ec Ed | 3 |
| EDU 604 | Obs & Assess Young Child | 3 |
| Required Advanced Courses | ||
| EDU 574 | Differentiate Reading Instr | 3 |
| EDU 603 | Creat/Activts Inc Ec Ed | 3 |
| EDU 610 | Incl Exploration Activ B-4 | 3 |
| EDU 611 | Curriculum & Instruction in Inclusive | 3 |
| Required Field Courses | ||
| EDU 794 | Seminar in Special Education | 3 |
| DDP 795 | Agency Practicum | 3 |
| Required Culminating Experience | ||
| EDU 799 | Comprehensive Portfolio Advisement | 1 |
| Candidates who do not hold an initial teaching certificate must also complete EDU 523 and EDU 539 | ||
| Total Credits | 37 | |