Degree Requirements
The MS in Early Childhood and Special Education (Dual Certification) requires the completion of 46 credits.
| EDUC 340 | Introduction to Special Education |
| EDUC 506 | Language, Cognitive Development, and Cultural Diversity |
| EDUC 509 | Working with Systems, Teams, and Culturally Diverse Families |
| EDUC 513 | Psychology of Teaching and Learning |
| EDUC 522 | Teaching Mathematics in Inclusive Classrooms |
| EDUC 524 | Teaching Social Studies and Science in Inclusive Settings |
| EDUC 527 | Classroom Management and Social Skills Development |
| EDUC 528 | Strategies for Inclusion, Differentiation, and UDL |
| EDUC 530 | Student Teaching Childhood Education |
| EDUC 535 | Introduction to Assistive Technology |
| EDUC 602 | Research for Classroom Teachers |
| EDUC 621 | Early Literacy Methods I |
| EDUC 622 | Early Literacy Methods II |
| EDUC 675 | Assessment of Young Children |
| EDUC 710 | Practicum in Teaching Early Literacy and Mathematics |
| EDUC 760 | Student Teaching in Special Education |
Grades
All courses in the education program are evaluated with letter grades. Students enrolled in the graduate program must maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout the course of study.
Exit Criteria and Certification
A student who successfully completes all academic and professional requirements will be recommended by the Teacher Education Department for initial/professional New York State certification in early childhood education (Grades Birth-2) and special education (Grades Birth-2). Academic requirements include completion of all courses with the prescribed grades and grade point average. Professional requirements include demonstration of effective behaviors appropriate to the profession.
Workshop Requirements
In order to receive college endorsement for certification, students must complete the following state mandated workshops:
- Child Abuse Identification
- Violence Prevention
- DASA
The required autism workshop is integrated into coursework as approved by New York State Department of Education.