Programs

Master of Education

Early Childhood Education

This non-licensure program is designed for graduate students who want to

learn more about children in pre-kindergarten through grade 3. It is

particularly helpful to practicing teachers holding grade 1-8 teaching

certificates who find themselves working with younger children. Students

complete capstone experiences that focus on early childhood education topics.

For more information: Master of Education

Master of Education

Early Childhood Intervention Specialist

This non-licensure program is designed for graduate students who want to

learn more about children in pre-kindergarten through grade 3 who have

special needs. Students enrolled in this program are not expected to have

an ECIS background and complete capstone experiences

that focus on early childhood intervention topics.

 

Licensure-Only

Early Childhood Intervention Specialist

This program is designed for licensed teachers who want an

additional license working with young children in pre-kindergarten through grade 3 who have special needs. In addition to successfully completing appropriate coursework, students must pass the Praxis II Special Education: Knowledge-Based Core Principles (Test 20351) test. For more information: Licensure See page 27 of the Graduate Program Catalog.

(Note: The Special Education exam has been designed for individuals

who are preparing to teach children in preschool through grade 12.)

While courses in this program will apply to a Master of Education

in ECIS, additional courses are needed to earn the degree.

Endorsement

Prekindergarten Special Needs

This program is designed for licensed teachers who want an additional

endorsement to work with preschool children who have special needs.