M.S. Ed. in Early Childhood Special Education - Sample Curriculum
Below is a sample course curriculum for our M.S. Ed. in Early Childhood Special Education program for certified teachers. 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 |
| Total Core Credits | 31 | |
| EDU 552* | Methods for Teaching Science and Social Studies | 3 |
| EDU 682 | Student Teaching In Special Education | 3 |
| Total Credits | 34- 37 |
*if no equivalent course is listed on student transcript
Additional Requirements: Professional Writing and Critical Reading Seminar