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Early Childhood, Elementary and Literacy Education
Academic Programs:
Master of Education Early Childhood Special Education
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.
Work Program for M.Ed. Early Childhood Special Education:
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Basic Courses
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9 Semester Hours |
| Number |
Name |
Hours |
| ECSE 504: |
Typical and Atypical Development: Birth to Three |
3 |
| ECSE 505: |
Risk and Resilience in Early Development |
3 |
| *ECSE 520: |
Research in Early Childhood Special Education |
3 |
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* Fall semester only. ECSE 520 should be taken at least one semester before the semester you plan to graduate.
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Core Courses
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6 Semester Hours |
| Number |
Name |
Hours |
| ECSE 519: |
Language and Early Literacy Development |
3 |
| SPED 579: |
Special Education for Students with Disabilities |
3 |
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Specialization Courses
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21 Semester Hours |
| Number |
Name |
Hours |
| ECSE 506: |
Observation and Assessment of Young Children with Special Needs |
3 |
| ECSE 507: |
Assessing Preschool Children with Disabilities II |
3 |
| ECSE 508: |
Partnerships with Families: Early Childhood Special Education |
3 |
| ECSE 509: |
Programs and Practices for Young Children with Special Needs |
3 |
| ECSE 510: |
Practicum and Seminar: Early Childhood Special Education |
3 |
| ECSE 518: |
Neuromotor Development of the Young Child |
3 |
| ECSE 523: |
Communication, Collaboration, and Consultation in Early Ch Spec Ed |
3 |
Please Note:
ECSE 510: Practicum and Seminar: Students who enroll for ECSE 510 must meet all prerequisites and must secure approval of the advisor.
Final Audit: Deadlines for filing for the final audit with the Registrar's Office are: October 1st for May conferment, March 1st for August conferment, and June 1st for January conferment.
Transfer credit: No more than six semester hours may be transferred into the program.
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