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Special Education | M.S. Plan of Study - Early Childhood Special Education
Single Certification, Birth through Grade 2

In-Service Track

Please Note: This program leads to certification in early childhood special education. It is intended for candidates who already hold certification in early childhood.

^ This program is also offered at Adelphi University's Manhattan Center.

Required Sequence for Full-Time Students
[FW=Required Field Work]

Early Childhood Special Education Foundations (9 Credits)
Course# Course Title
ECS 600 Introduction to Inclusive Early Intervention: Prematurity, Newborns, Infants, and Toddlers (25 hrs FW) (Prerequisite: EEC 600)
ECS 610 Creating and Maintaining Family Partnerships for Infants and Young Children with Special Needs (FW)
ECS 620 Introduction to Inclusive Early Childhood Special Education: Preschool through Primary (FW) (Prerequisite: EEC 600)

Early Childhood Special Education Advanced Sequence (12 Credits)
Course# Course Title
ECS 700 Authentic Infant and Early Childhood Identification, Assessment, and Progress Evaluation (FW)
ECS 710 Inclusive Curriculum, Methods, and Teaming for Infants and Young Children with Disabilities (FW) (Prerequisite: ECS 700)
ECS 720 Applied Behavioral Analysis and Positive Behavioral Support: Self, Individual, and Group Management in Early Childhood (25 hrs FW) (Prerequisite: ECS 700)
ECS 800 Masters Seminar in Early Childhood Special Education: Authentic Research and Advocacy (FW)

Practicum and Seminar in Early Childhood Special Education (3 Credits)
Either ECS 880, 890, 891, or 892 Practicum in Early Childhood Special Education and Clinical Seminar

Electives (6 Credits, Based on Advisement)
Course# Course Title
ELY 545 Children's Literature
EYC 550 Special Topics in Early Childhood Education (1 credit)
EYC 552 The English Language Learner Student
EYC 553 The Gifted Child (1 credit)
EYC 554 Working with Paraprofessionals in the Classroom (1 credit)
EYC 555 Block Building (1 credit)
EYC 556 Sensory Learning (1 credit)
EYC 557 Introduction to the Administration and Supervision of Early Childhood Settings (1 credit)
EEC 620 Technology and Instruction
EEC 700 Families, Culture, and Learning (FW)
EEC 705 Team Collaboration
EEC 725 Individual Evaluation in Special Education (Prerequisite: ECS 700)
ECS 810 Special Topics in Early Childhood Special Education
ECS 820 Supplemental Supervised Early Childhood Special Education Field Experience and Seminar (FW)


Total Credits: 30

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Contact
For additional information, please contact:

Crystal Kaiser
Early Childhood Special Education Program Director;
Associate Professor

Harvey Hall, Room 232
p - 516.877.4064
e - kaiser@adelphi.edu

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