Special Education, MA: Inclusive Early Childhood Education

This program is ideal for students seeking advanced professional preparation and research opportunities in early childhood education, early childhood special education, and inclusive teaching.

This emphasis in the Special Education MA degree qualifies students to earn a Colorado Department of Education teaching license/endorsement in Early Childhood Education (age birth to 8 years old) and Early Childhood Special Education (age birth to 8 years old).

• Develop new special education knowledge and translate special education and related research into practice.
• Promote and model excellence in special education practice, including culturally responsive practice, trauma-sensitive care, and learning through play.
• Use assessment data to plan instruction, monitor student progress, and determine the effectiveness of instruction.
• Work collaboratively with general educators and communicate in an effective, professional manner with parents, staff, administrators, students, and related service personnel.

The Inclusive Early Childhood emphasis in the Master of Arts in Special Education requires 36 credits to be completed at the graduate level. Students must complete 9 credits of core classes and 27 credits of emphasis coursework. 

For details on program coursework, please visit the Academic Catalog.

For additional details on the admission process, please visit the Admission Details page.