M.S. Ed. in Early Childhood General/Special Education - Sample Curriculum
Below is a sample course curriculum for our M.S. Ed. in Early Childhood General/Special Education program. This program is designed for individuals who hold their bachelor's degree in another field. Courses are subject to change.
| Course Number | Course Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 502 | Foundations and Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, and Early Childhood Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 555 | Inclusive Practices, Family Partnerships, and Differentiation in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDU 521 | Observing and Assessing the Young Child | 3 |
| EDU 530 | Literacy Instruction for the Young Child: Multi-Sensory Approaches | 3 |
| EDU 531 | Mathematics for Students with Special Needs | 3 |
| EDU 542 | Arts, Play, and the Young Child | 3 |
| EDU 529 or EDU 551 | Literacy Instruction for Students with Special Needs (EDU 529) or Writing Development in the Young Child (EDU 559) | 3 |
| EDU 541 | Classroom Management | 2 |
| EDU 553 | Instructional and Assistive Technology | 2 |
| EDU 557 | Teaching Students with Autism and Severe Disabilities | 3 |
| EDU 600 | Research Seminar (Capstone) | 3 |
| EDU 510 | Development of Students with Special Needs | 3 |
| EDU 528 | Language, Culture and Literacy | 3 |
| EDU 525 | Methods for Teaching Science and Social Studies | 3 |
| EDU 684 | Student Teaching in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education | 6 |
| Total Credits | 46 |
Additional Requirements: Professional Writing and Critical Reading Seminar (Year 1)
Additional requirements for students seeking initial certification:
Child Abuse Workshop
School Violence Workshop
DASA Workshop