M.S. in Childhood Education and Special Education (Dual Certification Grades 1-6)
45 credits (All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise noted)
July 2020 Start
Mandatory New Student Orientation
Thursday, July 9th at 5:00 p.m.
Summer 2020 (6 credits)
EDUC 502 – Foundation of Urban and Multicultural Education
Saturday – July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8
EDUC 506 – Language, Cognitive Development, and Cultural Diversity
Monday through Friday July 13 – 17
Fall 2020 (9 credits)
EDUC 513 – Psychology of Teaching and Learning
Saturday – September 12, 19, 26; October 3, 10
EDUC 716 — Life Span Special Education: Transition from Birth to Adult
Saturday – October 17, 24; 31; November 7, 14
EDUC 712 – Strategies for Inclusion of Special Learners
Saturday – November 21, 22; December 5, 12, 19
**This course will meet on Saturday, November 21st and Sunday, November 22nd**
Spring 2021 (12 credits)
EDUC 524 – Teaching Social Studies and Science in Inclusive Settings
Saturday – January 9, 16, 23, 30; February 6
EDUC 536 – Teaching Literacy in Inclusive Elementary Classroom**
**EDUC 536 is an online course that does not meet in person**
EDUC 522 — Teaching Mathematics in Inclusive Settings
Saturday – February 27; March 6, 13, 20, 27
EDUC 523 — Practicum in Childhood
Saturday – April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8
Summer 2021 (9 credits)
EDUC 527 – Classroom Management and Social Skills Instruction
Saturday – May 15, 22; June 5, 12, 19
EDUC 628 – Assessment and Remediation of Literacy Disabilities
Monday through Friday July 5 – 9
**This is a required on-campus course held at the College of Mount Saint Vincent**
EDUC 714 – Practicum in Assessment and Instruction of Special Learners
Saturday – July 10, 17, 24, 31; August 7
Fall 2021 (9 credits)
EDUC 602 – Research for Classroom Teachers
Saturday – September 11, 18, 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
EDUC 530 – Student Teaching in Childhood Education
Saturday – September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
EDUC 760 – Student Teaching in Special Education Grades 1-6
Saturday – October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
**Individual edTPA appointments will be scheduled for November 20, December 4, 11, 18**
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM