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Early Childhood, Elementary and Literacy Education

Academic Programs: Graduate
Inclusive Early Childhood Education

Coordinator: Elizabeth Erwin
Office: University Hall, Room 3241
Phone: (973) 655-5407
Email: erwine@mail.montclair.edu

Overview

This program prepares early childhood special educators to work in primary grades, pre-school or early intervention settings serving children with special needs and their families. Students graduate with a strong foundation in child development, early childhood programs and practices, working with families, collaboration and consultation for inclusion, and adapting instruction for individual needs. Graduates may work in home-based early intervention programs, childcare centers, inclusive primary or preschool classrooms, or programs for children with special needs.

Admission Requirements*

Students wishing to matriculate in this program must have a bachelor's degree and evidence of 2-3 years classroom experience working in the field of early childhood education or equivalent. Students seeking Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification must also possess a standard New Jersey Early Childhood (P-3) instructional certificate.

* Note: Admissions and certification requirements are subject to change. Consult with your department advisor.

Course Requirements:

Required Courses
Number Name Hours
ECSE 502 Sociocultural Context of Disability and Inclusive Education 3
ECSE 505 Early Learning and Development in Young Children With and Without Disabilities 3
ECSE 506 Observation and Assessment of Young Children with Disabilities: Birth to Age 8 3
ECSE 508 Strengthening Partnerships with Families of Children with Disabilities 3
ECSE 509 Principles and Practices in Inclusive Early Childhood Education 3
ECSE 510 Supervised Practicum and Seminar in Inclusive Early Childhood 3
ECSE 511 Advanced Curriculum and Methods for Early Learners With and Without Disabilities 3
ECSE 518 Neuromotor Development of the Young Child 3
ECSE 519 Language and Early Literacy Development 3
ECSE 520 Research in Inclusive Early Childhood Education 3
*Elective   3
 
Culminating Experience Course:
ECSE 523 Communication, Collaboration and Consultation in Inclusive Early Childhood Contexts 3
 
*Elective: Students must receive prior approval from advisor OR choose elective from the list below:
 
Elective Courses
Number Name Hours
CHAD 501 Introduction to Applied Child Advocacy 3
CHAD 502 Child Abuse and Neglect 3
CHAD 521 Substance Abuse and Family Crisis 3
COUN 559 Dynamics of Group Process 3
COUN 595 Multicultural Counseling and Development 3
ECEL 501 Perspectives on Early Childhood and Elementary Education in a Diverse Society 3
ELRS 554 Critical Thinking and Democracy 3
ELRS 578 Testing and Evaluation 3
ELRS 580 Learning Theories 3
HLTH 520 Foundations and Methods in Health Education 3
READ 524 Teaching Multiethnic Literature in P-8 Classrooms 3
READ 600 Workshop in Contemporary Issues in Reading 3
SPED 567 Instructional Planning for Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings I 3
SPED 588 Promoting Prosocial Behaviors in Inclusive Settings 3
 
PROGRAM TOTAL: 36 credits