MAE: Early Childhood Special Needs (with Early Education of the Handicapped Validation)

Early Childhood Special Needs, with Early Education of the Handicapped Validation, (49-51 credit hours) is designed to offer the birth--pre-k special educator (ages birth-5) a solid foundation in child development exceptionalities, and a background to facilitate the use of developmentally appropriate practices in inclusive classrooms. To complete validation requirements, the individual must hold an Ohio teaching certificate/license in one of the following areas: Pre-k (birth-5), SLD (k-12), DH (k-12), SBH (k-12), or MHC (k-12)

MAE Core Courses (13 Credit Hours)
EDUC 605 Instruction and Learning in a Culture of Change (3)
EDUC 606 Invitational and Inclusive Education (3)
EDUC 607 Applications os Educational Research (3)
EDUC 608 Critical Pedagogy: The Transformational Educator (1)
EDUC 700 Research Seminar & Project (3)
OR
EDUC 705/706 National Board Certification Process (2+2)
OR
EDUC 710 Practitioner Seminar and Project (3)

Professional Education (27 Credit Hours)
EDUC 528 Learning Differences and Exceptionalities (3)
EDUC 578 Theories of Early Childhood Development and Language (3)
EDUC 591 Family-Centered Practices (3)
EDUC 592 Administration of Early Childhood Programs (3)
EDUC 593 Early Childhood Education (3)
EDUC 595 Young Children with Special Needs I (3)
EDUC 596 Assessment for Early Intervention (3)
EDUC 597 Young Children with Special Needs II (3)
EDUC 598 Young Children with Intensive Needs (3)

Reading (6 Credit Hours)
EDUC 520 Language, Literacy and Communication (3)
EDUC 521 Phonics and the Reading Process (3)

Clinical Practice (3-5 Credit Hours)
EDUC 547 Intervention Specialist Seminar (1)
EDUC 691 EEH Endorsement Practicum (2-4)

For a complete listing of MAE requirements, policies and procedures please refer to the Graduate Catalog (pdf).