Early Childhood with and without Disabilities (PreK-2) (M.Ed./ITL)

Core Courses for Initial Licensure (18 Credits)

• EDU 520 - Teaching Strategies Credits: 3 *
• EDU 533 - Foundations of Reading Credits: 3 *
• EDU 562 - Human Development and Learning Credits: 3
• EDU 564 - Introduction to Exceptionality Credits: 3
• EDU 575 - Classroom Management and Organization Credits: 3
• EDU 580 - Methods and Practice in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3 *

Concentration Courses for Initial Licensure (9 Credits)

• EDU 521 - Math in the Interactive Classroom Credits: 3
• EDU 522 - Integrating English Language Arts in the Classroom Credits: 2
• EDU 523 - Integrating History in the Classroom Credits: 2
• EDU 524 - Integrating Science in the Classroom Credits: 2

Practicum (3 Credits)

• EDU 589 - Practicum and Seminar Credits: 3 **

Educational Theory and Skills Courses for Completion of Degree (6 Credits)

• EDU 604 - Philosophy, Ethics and Teaching in Schools Credits: 3
• EDU 614 - Integrating Technology for All Students Credits: 3

Total Program: 36 Credits

* Indicates courses with pre-practicum field component

** For those seeking licensure in Massachusetts, the appropriate tests for the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure must be passed before beginning practicum.