Director of Education: Erin Churchill, 914-654-5330, Chidwick
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Master of Science Degree in Education
in Early Childhood
Education and Early Childhood Special Education Leading to Dual
Program Initial Certification – 42 Credits
The program outlined is designed for students who have a degree and seek initial certification in early childhood education and certification to teach young children with disabilities in inclusive, center-based, home, or school settings. Applicants for the degree program must have a liberal arts bachelor’s degree and 6 credits each in mathematics, science, social studies, English language arts, and a second language. Any deficiencies will need to be satisfied prior to acceptance for candidacy. Coursework is aligned with the NYS Learning Standards and is designed to provide students with content on working in early childhood education and with children with disabilities across contexts. The sequence will provide our students with skills to work with young children with mild, moderate, severe, or profound learning disabilities and behavior disorders.
Required Courses for M.S. in Education in Early Childhood
Education and Early Childhood Special Education Leading to Dual
Program Initial Certification – 42 Credits
| EDU 512 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDU 550 | Child Development | 3 |
| EDU 551 | Cognition & Instruction | 3 |
| ECE 511 | Curriculum Development in Early Childhood | 3 |
| EDU 513 | Math, Science, Technology in the Classroom | 3 |
| SED 519 | Multicultural Creative Arts, Content, & Curriculum For Diverse Learners | 3 |
| LIT 503 | Using Literature in the Classroom | 3 |
| or | 3 | |
| LIT 501 | Introduction to Literacy Instruction | 3 |
| LIT 601 | Early Language & Literacy Instruction | 3 |
| SED 543 | Testing & Assessment | 3 |
| SED 560 | Instructional & Curricular Components for Students w/Autism & Severe Disabilities | 3 |
| SED 565 | Models, Policies, & Practices in Early Childhood Special Education | 3 |
| SED 566 | Planning & Implementation of Effective Programs & Interventions for Young Children w/Disabilities | 3 |
| SED 893 | Leadership Seminar in Early Childhood Special Education: Field Practicum & Research w/Special Project | 3 |
| ECE 322 | Student Teaching for Early Childhood & Early Childhood Special Education – 2 sites (if needed) | 3 |
Courses
For descriptions of courses, please download the The Graduate School Catalog.