Minimum Requirements for Degree (courses are subject to change)
This program requires a minimum of 36 credit hours. Applicants to this program must hold or demonstrate eligibility for teacher certification in New York State for early childhood (B-2) or early childhood and childhood (B-6) education.
Prerequisite
SPED 501. Introduction to Special Education (or equivalent)
Required Courses:
| SPED 504 | Developing Programs for Young Children with Disabilities | 4 credits |
| SPED 506 | Early Language and Emergent Literacy | 4 credits |
| SPED 521 | Proactive Approaches to Behavior Management | 4 credits |
| SPED 522 | Collaboration with Families and Staff | 4 credits |
| SPED 523 | Assessment in Special Education | 4 credits |
| SPED 541 | Instructional Approaches for Inclusive Elementary Classrooms | 4 credits |
| SPED 528 | Special Education Technology | 4 credits |
| SPED 564 | Educating Students with Severe Disabilities in Inclusive Settings | 4 credits |
Supervised Practicum in PreK to Grade 2 (or PreK to Grade 6)
| SPED 595 | In-service Practicum and Seminar in Special Education Download Student Teaching Handbook HERE |
4 credits |
During the last semester of enrollment, each student submits a final project demonstrating competence as a teacher of students with disabilities. See Capstone Intervention Project for more information.
NOTE: After studying this web page, direct questions about Binghamton University's early childhood special education programs to Dr. Elizabeth Anderson at 777-3890 or eanders@binghamton.edu.
