M.S.Ed. Dual Certification in Childhood Education & Teaching Students with Disabilities-Childhood

Career Change, 42 Credit Program

I  Core Childhood Education Courses (15 credits) 

  • EDU 7137   Current Trends & Research in the Teaching of Mathematics in Inclusive Settings
  • EDU 7195   Teaching and Learning: Childhood
  • EDU 7222   Historical Perspectives & Current Teaching Trends in Curriculum
  • EDU 7266   Technology for Teaching Literacy: Applications for Regular & 
    Special Education Settings
  • EDU 7115   Childhood Associate Teaching*

*(Prerequisite: Must Have 21 Credits and All Certification Exams Completed)

II Core Special Education Courses (24 Credits)

  • EDU 3200   Language Acquisition and Literacy Development
  • EDU 9707   Planning and Managing Teaching and Learning Environments
  • EDU 9711   Education of Individuals with Exceptionalities
  • EDU 9712   Educational Assessment of Individuals with Exceptionalities
  • EDU 9716   Curriculum & Instructional Design for Teaching Literacy to Individuals with Exceptionalities: Childhood*
  • EDU 9718   Curriculum & Instructional Design for Individuals with Exceptionalities: Math, Science and Social Studies*
  • EDU 9719   Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis & Positive Behavior Supports
  • EDU 9702   Practicum in Special Education-Childhood**

*(Prerequisite: EDU 9707)
**(All Core Childhood & Special Education Courses Completed)
  
III Electives: Chose One (3 Credits)

  • EDU 7290   Human Relations in Inclusive Settings
  • EDU 9700   Collaborative Partnerships, Strategies Instruction and Material Adaptations in Inclusive Settings

Required Examinations: LAST; ATS-W; CST
  
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