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Master of Science in Special Education - Early Childhood
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Description:
Students earning a Master of Science in Special Education with an Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) emphasis learn to work with young children, and the families of children, with or at risk for developmental delays. Successful ECSE students learn to assess young children with suspected developmental delays, develop appropriate intervention programs, and coordinate a variety of service programs such as Infant Development Programs, ECSE programs in public schools, or inclusive community programs.
ECSE programs of study typically include coursework and supervised practicum experiences in assessment, program development and evaluation, family community support systems, typical and atypical child development, physical management, and research. Trainees can select comprehensive exams or a thesis as the final program requirement.
MSU’s ECSE courses emphasize a responsive family approach to early intervention. Trainees gain experience in a variety of service delivery settings including home based, center based, and combination service delivery programs. Practica sites include: Minot Infant Development Program, Early Head Start, community child care programs, area special education unit ECSE programs, and Head Start. A team process is used throughout assessment, program planning, program implementation, and service evaluation. The process requires work with professionals from allied medical, social, communications disorders, advocacy, and psychological fields, as well as with developmental disabilities case managers and families. |
Notes:
Graduate students who choose to pursue a North Dakota teaching credential in ECSE should first complete an elementary education teacher preparation program at an accredited college or university and first have, or be eligible for a North Dakota professional educator’s license. The faculty recommends that potential students, who do not wish to be eligible for a North Dakota teaching credential, complete a four-year degree in a related field (nursing, early childhood, psychology, etc.) from an accredited college or university.
Remember, graduate students enter our program with diverse training and experience. This program can accommodate students with different undergraduate training experiences. For example, certain students may need to complete additional undergraduate coursework before receiving their degree. Other students may NOT need to take all the classes on this list. |
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Required
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SPED 501: Introduction To Graduate Studies
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PSY 503: Statistics I
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SPED 504: Introduction to Preschool Children With Disabilities
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SPED 509: Infant/Toddler Development
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SPED 515: Practicum
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SPED 530: Physical And Medical Needs of Persons with Severe Disabilities
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SPED 531: Theoretical Aspects of Exceptional Children
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SPED 533: Clinical Practice
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SPED 543: Methods of Teaching ECSE
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SPED 550: Assessment In Special Education
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SPED 563: Family and Community Systems in Early Intervention
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SPED 599: Thesis
The thesis (Sped 599) is one of two possible culminating experiences. The alternative experience is a set of written and oral examinations. |
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