Early Childhood Inclusive Special Education, MSE

Program Director: Dr. Rene' E. Hauser

This degree program prepares teachers for early childhood special education certification, which allows teachers to teach students with disabilities from birth to grade 2.

Graduates with this certification can teach in early intervention programs, preschools and grades K-2 in either inclusive or self-contained special education settings. Coursework is aligned with the Council for Exceptional Children professional standards for special education teachers and combines the realms of theory, research and field experience. 

Admission requirements

1. Teaching certificate (you need to have at least one certification prior to the end of your first semester of studies)
2. Official transcripts of all prior college work (3.00/4.00 GPA)
3. Two references addressing your ability to teach and do graduate level work
4. Interview
5. Writing sample done at the time of the interview
6. MAT or GRE score
7. Additional information, if requested by program director

Degree Requirements