This program of graduate study can be completed in 18 months going full-time or 24 months going part-time (two courses per semester)

Major:
T&L 510 Early Intervention for Children with Special Needs (2)
T&L 526 Play in Development and Early Childhood Education (2)
T&L 527 Curricular Foundations in Early Childhood Education (3)
T&L 529 Language Development in Children (3)
T&L 530 Foundations of Reading and Instruction (3)
T&L 553 Collaborative Relationships: Home, School, and Community (3)
T&L 580 Practicum: Early Childhood Education (3)
T&L 997 Independent Study (2)

Scholarly Tools:
EFR 509 Introduction to Educational Research (3)
T&L 569 Action Research (3)

Possible Electives (Advisor Approved):
T&L 511 Identification: Assessment of Young Children with Special Needs (3)
T&L 512 Methods and Materials for Preschool Children with Special Needs (3)
T&L 552 Inclusive Methods (3)

Electives can be taken in other departments with approval (Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, and others).

In addition to course work, supervised practicum experiences are available for graduate students at the University Children's Center and at other preschool centers in the community. Graduate students who have concentrated in Early Childhood Education typically have found employment in preschool and public school programs and at colleges and universities.

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