Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) and Special Education: Grades PreK-12, MPS (E709A)
46 Credits
This program prepares teachers to work with both Early Childhood general education students and students with disabilities in all grades. This program leads to New York State teacher certification in Early Childhood Education (Birth to Grade 2) and Special Education Grades PreK-12.
Prerequisite:
Program and Certification Requirements:
Entry Level
| EDU.5017 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDU.5307 | Observing, Assessing, and Understanding Child Development: Birth to Grade 2 | 3 |
| EDU.5088 | Introduction to Students with Learning and Behavior Problems (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDU.5130 | Classroom Management in Special Education (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDU.5393 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
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Intermediate Level
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| 18 credit concentration in a single liberal arts area | |
| EDU.5083 | Assessment in Special Education (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDU.5371 | Assistive Technology in Special Education (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDU.5452 | Strategies for Teaching Young Children and Guiding Their Behavior | 3 |
| EDU.5298 | Early Childhood Inclusive Strategies | 2-3 |
| EDU.5217 | Working with Parents in Inclusive Early Childhood Settings | 3 |
| EDU.5323 | Integrated Curriculum in ECE I: Math, Science, and Technology | 3 |
| EDU.5367 | Methods of Teaching Literacy I | 3 |
| EDU.5460 | Integrated Curriculum in ECE II: Social Studies, Expressive Arts, Health, and Safety | 3 |
| EDU.5001 | Applying Multisensory Phonics | 1 |
EDU 5590: Semester before student teaching
Capstone Level
| EDU.5431 | Student Teaching and Seminar: Early Childhood and Special Education | 3-6 |
| EDU.5590 | Masters Comprehensive Exam | 0 |
Additional Graduation Requirement
Students can meet this requirement either by successfully completing EDU 5344 OR through the completion of equivalent child or adolescent development course.
| EDU.5344 | Child Development and Learning (PK-12) | 3 |
Certification Requirements
Certification Exams
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| Take NYS EDUCATING ALL STUDENTS test | |
| Take NYS CONTENT SPECIALTY test Multisubject B-GR2 | 0 |
| Take NYS CONTENT SPECIALTY test in Students With Disabilities | 0 |
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| Take NYS CONTENT SPECIALTY Test Multisubject Grades 1-6 | 0 |
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| OR | |
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| Take NYS CONTENT SPECIALTY Test Multisubject Grades 5-9 | 0 |
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| OR | |
| | Take NYS CONTENT SPECIALTY test in Multisubject 7-12 | 0 |
Certification Workshops
4 Required NYS Workshops:
| Child Abuse Workshop | 0 |
| Violence Prevention Workshop | 0 |
| Dignity for All Students Workshop | 0 |
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| Autism Workshop | |