Education (MEd) - Interdisciplinary-Community Non-Licensure in Early Childhood Education Track

Program Requirements

Complete 36 credits from eleven courses including seven required courses and four electives.

Capstone: Complete a capstone project.

GPA: A minimum GPA of 3.0 must be maintained throughout the program.
Statute of limitations: Five years.

Required Courses (21 Credits)

• ECHD 601 - Foundational Understandings of Early Childhood/Early Intervention and Special Education 3 Credit(s)
• ECHD 611 - Development and Characteristics of All Young Learners Including Those with Special Needs. 3 Credit(s)
• ECHD 621 - Creating Effective Learning Environments and Fostering Positive Social Interactions 3 Credit(s)
• ECHD 622 - Observing, Documenting and Assessing in Early Childhood/Early Intervention 3 Credit(s)
• ECHD 640 - Language Development and Literacy in Early Childhood/Early Intervention 3 Credit(s)
• SPE G 661 - Autism Spectrum Disorder: Foundations & Characteristics 3 Credit(s)
• SPY G 602 - Standardized Assessment and Report Writing 3 Credit(s)

Electives (15 Credits)

• ECHD 608 - Introduction to Infant and Toddler Care and Education 3 Credit(s)
• ECHD 666 - Early Intervention: Curriculum, Methods, and Services 3 Credit(s)

• Undergraduate Courses (see Undergraduate Catalog for descriptions):

  • ECHD 493 - Internship in Early Education and Care II