M.S. in Early Childhood Education and Special Education (Dual Certification, Birth-Grade 2)
46 credits (All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise noted)
Fall 2025 Start
Fall 2025 (6 credits)
EDUC 513 – Psychology of Teaching and Learning
Saturday – October 11, 18, 25; November 1, 8
EDUC 506 – Language, Cognitive Development, and Cultural Diversity
Saturday – November 15, 22, 23; December 6, 13
Spring 2026 (10 credits)
EDUC 340 – Introduction to Special Education
Saturday – January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
EDUC 509 – Working with Systems, Teams, and Culturally Diverse Families (2 credits)*
Saturday – February 7, 28; March 7, 14, 21 (8:00am-12:00pm)
EDUC 535 – Introduction to Assistive Technology (2 credits)*
Saturday – February 7, 28; March 7, 14, 21 (1:00pm-4:00pm)
EDUC 528 – Strategies for Inclusion, Differentiation, and UDL
Saturday – March 28; April 18, 25; May 2, 9
Summer 2026 (12 credits)
EDUC 621 – Early Literacy Methods I
Saturday – May 30; June 6, 13, 20, 27 (Online Asynchronous)
EDUC 524 – Teaching Science and Social Studies in Inclusive Settings
Saturday – May 30; June 6, 13, 20, 27
EDUC 522 – Teaching Mathematics in Inclusive Settings
Saturday – July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8
EDUC 527 – Classroom Management and Social Skills Instruction
Saturday – July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8 (Online Asynchronous)
Fall 2026 (9 credits)
EDUC 622 – Early Literacy Methods II
Saturday – September 12, 19, 26; October 3, 10
EDUC 675 – Assessment of Young Children
Saturday – October 17, 24, 31; November 7, 14
EDUC 710 – Practicum in Teaching Early Literacy and Mathematics
Saturday – November 21, 22; December 5, 12, 19
Spring 2027 (9 credits)
EDUC 602 – Research for Classroom Teachers / EDUC 530 – Student Teaching in General Education
Saturday – January 9, 16, 23, 30; February 6, 27; March 6, 13, 20; April 10
EDUC 760 – Student Teaching in Special Education
Saturday – April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15
(Please note: Student Teaching will run the entire semester to satisfy the NYS 70 Student Teaching requirement)
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