Early Childhood Education
MA: Initial certification as teachers of students with disabilities in early childhood (birth–8 years)
Course requirements for M.A. students seeking initial certification as teachers of students with disabilities in early childhood (birth–8 years):
Core Courses
- C&T 4080 Risk and resilience in early development (2)
- C&T 4112 Integrated curriculum in early childhood (6)
- C&T 4302 Supervised practicum in the educational assessment of young children with exceptionalities (3)
- C&T 4308 Field experiences in early childhood/early-childhood special education (2)
- C&T 4708 Student teaching- infancy and early childhood (two terms) (6)
- C&T 5118 Infant and toddler development and practice (3)
Methods Courses
- A&HM 4022 The artistic lives of young children (2)
- C&T 4131 Language and literacy in the early childhood curriculum (3)
- C&T 4132 Learning and teaching in the primary reading/writing classroom (or equivalent) (3)
- HBSS 4116 Health education for teachers (1)
- HUDK 4027 Development of mathematical thinking (3)
Foundation Courses
- HBSE 4001 Teaching students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms (2)
- C&T 4083 Working with families of young children with disabilities (3); OR
- C&T 4119 Issues and interdisciplinary methods for working with parents of young children (3); OR
- C&T 4615 Young children, families, and social policy (3)
- Out of Dept. Special education elective (2); OR
- C&T 4308 In lieu of elective, students can opt to take C&T 4308 - Introduction to diverse Childhood Classrooms (2)
Culminating Project:
Students complete an integrated portfolio over the course of the program reflecting their growth as an early childhood teacher.