Undergraduate: Student graduates in Early Childhood Special Education are prepared as highly qualified teachers to serve infants and toddlers (0-2 yrs) and children in preschool (3-5 yrs) and primary (6-9 yrs) age level settings. Masters: Student graduates in Early Childhood Special Education are prepared as highly qualified advanced teachers to serve infants and toddlers (0-2 yrs) and children in preschool (3-5 yrs) and primary (6-9 yrs) age level settings. There are curriculum options for students who hold an undergraduate degree in (a) special education, (b) teacher education, but not in special education (5th year); and (c), some area other than education (5th year alternative). Doctoral: Student graduates in the doctoral program are prepared for careers in research and instruction in higher education, or leadership roles in administration and policy-making at the state and national levels. Distance Education: An online ECSE master's program is offered, as well as an in-service certification program for field-based personnel serving young children with low incidence disabilities. The communication outlets for these programs include WebCT, streaming media, Power Point presentations, wireless technology, and online (live) chats with instructor and fellow students. |


