M.S. in Childhood Education and Special Education (Dual Certification Grades 1-6)
45 credits (All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise noted)
October 2021 Start
Mandatory New Student Orientation
Saturday, October 9th
Fall 2021 (6 credits)
EDUC 513 – Psychology of Teaching and Learning
Saturday – October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13
EDUC 506 – Language, Cognitive Development, and Cultural Diversity
Saturday – November 20, 21; December 4, 11, 18
**This course will meet on Saturday, November 20th and Sunday, November 21st
Spring 2022 (9 credits)
EDUC 502 – Foundation of Urban and Multicultural Education
Saturday – January 8, 15, 22, 29; February 5
EDUC 712 – Strategies for Inclusion of Special Learners
Saturday – February 12; March 5, 12, 19, 26
EDUC 716 — Life Span Special Education: Transition from Birth to Adult**
Saturday – April 2, 9, 30, May 7, 14
Summer 2022 (12 credits)
EDUC 536 – Teaching Literacy in Inclusive Elementary Classroom**
**EDUC 536 is an online course that does not meet in person**
EDUC 524 – Teaching Social Studies and Science in Inclusive Settings
Saturday – May 21; June 4, 11, 18, 25
EDUC 522 — Teaching Mathematics in Inclusive Settings
Saturday – July 9, 16, 23, 30; August 6
EDUC 527 – Classroom Management and Social Skills Instruction
Monday through Friday July 11 – 15
**This is a required on-campus course held at the College of Mount Saint Vincent**
Fall 2022 (9 credits)
EDUC 523 — Practicum in Childhood
Saturday – September 10, 17, 24; October 1, 8
EDUC 714 – Practicum in Assessment and Instruction of Special Learners
Saturday – October 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12
EDUC 628 – Assessment and Remediation of Literacy Disabilities
Saturday – November 19, 20; December 3, 10, 17
**This course will meet on Saturday, November 19th and Sunday, November 20th
Spring 2023 (9 credits)
EDUC 602 – Research for Classroom Teachers
Saturday – January 7, 14, 21, 28; February 4, 11; March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 22, 29; May 6, 13
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
EDUC 530 – Student Teaching in General Education
Saturday – January 7, 14, 21, 28; February 4
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
EDUC 760 – Student Teaching in Special Education Grades 1-6
Saturday – March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
*Individual edTPA appointments will be scheduled for April 22, 29; May 6, 13
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM