The Teaching major with a concentration in Inclusive Early Childhood Education is offered to the student who holds a bachelor’s degree and is interested in working with young children (3 to 8 years of age, who are developing typically or atypically) and with their families and community agencies. The early childhood professional can obtain licensure and/or a master’s degree through the program. Graduates who earn this master’s degree are prepared to teach young children in public or private schools as well as in other settings, such as educational assessment and tutoring clinics, residential facilities, camps, or community agencies. Part-time and full-time study are available in the accelerated (TEAM) format only.
(49 Hours)
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PROFESSIONAL CORE – 10 hours
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EDU 500
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Statistics & Research (3)
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EDU 501
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Educational Psychology (3)
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EDU 602
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Ethics for Educators (3)
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EDU 600
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Integrative Project (1)
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| CONCENTRATION COURSES — 39 hours |
| IEC 510 |
Assessment and Diagnosis of Young Children (3)
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| IEC 530 |
Integrating Science and Social Studies through Content Reading (3) |
| IEC 533 |
IEC Practicum: Literacy (1) |
| IEC 534 |
IEC Practicum: Integrating Curriculum (1) |
| IEC 535 |
IEC Practicum: Working with Families (1) |
| IEC 552 |
Math Curriculum and Methods for Early Childhood (3) |
| IEC 610 |
Critical Issues in Early Childhood and Special Education (3) |
| IEC 620 |
Working with Families (3) |
| IEC 630 |
Promoting Young Children's Development (3) |
| RDG 505 |
Psychology of Reading (3) |
| RDG 530 |
Phonics and Linguistics (3) |
| RDG 538 |
Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Problems (3) |
| SED 515 |
Human Exceptionalities Across the Lifespan (3) |
| EDU 644 |
Student Teaching (6) |