The skills you’ll develop in this Master of Arts in Teaching, Preliminary Early Childhood Special Education program will benefit very young children with special needs. This MAT includes your ECSE Credential in California.
This coursework combines your Master of Arts in Teaching in Preliminary Early Childhood Special Education with your ECSE Credential, which is fully accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. You’ll learn how to work with infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children with disabilities. You’ll develop strategies to connect with these young students, building developmentally appropriate special education lessons, instruction, and support.
As an ECSE credential student, you will:
Spring I (Jan 8, 2024)
$709/Credit
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Our MAT combines a master’s degree and a Preliminary ECSE Credential into one program to help you gain the knowledge you need to become the teacher that you always wanted to be.
UMass Global’s MAT and credentials are recognized by the California Council on Teacher Credentialing.
Our MAT utilizes technology to help you differentiate your instruction and adapt to the ever-changing tools, platforms and resources. Create engaging lesson plans that you can utilize inside the brick and mortar classroom, teaching online or hybrid.
University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WSCUC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
University of Massachusetts Global's School of Education is accredited by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing.
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My first experience with Brandman* was when I was a special education teacher when my district paired up with them for an autism certificate. I liked it because I was able to still work and do everything else I needed to do.
Brandman* has taught me a lot about teaching to different levels of students.
I took the Autism classes [through Extended Education] and found the passion of special education, which I really never thought of as an option. I finished the Autism program and enrolled in the Master of Special Education. I have learned to reflect on my teaching and determine if I am reaching all students and on how to better reach any struggling students.
Applicants to the teaching credential program must complete the formal application process with all required documents, which include:
This program requires state licensure which is limited to the state of California and approval by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Program fieldwork which includes but is not limited to observation hours, practicum, student teaching, or internship must be met in the state of CA, at a pre-approved school site.
Applicants transferring from another institution's teaching credential program must supply a letter from that institution's Education Department attesting to the applicant's good standing in the program. The letter should be written on institutional letterhead by the Dean, department chair, director of teacher education, or someone in a similar position
Subject matter competency must be fulfilled to qualify for enrollment in student teaching or internship. Candidates must sign an intent to satisfy the subject matter competency requirement through one of the following: CSET exam; subject matter preparation program; approved coursework aligned with subject matter domains; or approved academic degree.
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Please note that the required Prerequisites for the credential are completed outside of the degree program.
| Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECED 330 | Dual Language Learners and Their Families |
3 |
| EDUU 639 |
Pedagogical Leadership in Early Childhood Education |
3 |
| EDUU 644 |
Development, Risk, and Resilience |
3 |
| EDUU 665 | Historical, Philosophical, and Legal Foundations of Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Ed | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
| Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Content/Emphasis Area Courses |
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| EDUU 666 | Family Guided Practices in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education |
3 |
| EDUU 667 |
Assessment in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education |
3 |
| EDUU 668 |
Curriculum and Intervention in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education |
3 |
| EDUU 667 |
Assessment in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education |
3 |
| EDUU 668 |
Curriculum and Intervention in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education |
3 |
| EDUU 679 |
Advanced Strategies in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education |
3 |
| EDUU 602 | Positive Behavior Supports | 3 |
| EDUU 645 | Consultation, Collaboration and Co-teaching in Early Intervention and EarlyChildhood Special Educ | 3 |
| Content/Emphasis Area Subtotal |
18 |
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| *Clinical Practice credits vary depending on whether the candidate is a student teacher or intern. | ||
| Clinical Practice Subtotal |
0-12 |
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| Total Credits | 40-42 | |
| Advanced Core Courses |
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| EDUU 600 | Research and Evaluation Methods | |
| EDUU 606 | Seminar in Learning Theory |
3 |
| EDUU 609 | Seminar in Curriculum Studies |
2 |
| EDUU 610 | The Teacher as Scholarly Practitioner |
3 |
| EDUU 611 | Action Research Development |
2 |
| Advanced Core Subtotal |
15 |
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| *Clinical Practice Options |
10-12 |
|
| Total Credits | 55-57 | |
| *Clinical Practice Options: Student Teaching or Internship | ||
| Student Teaching |
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| EDTU 554 |
Student Teaching I: Early Childhood Special Education |
3 |
| EDUU 576 |
Education Specialist Student Teaching Seminar A |
2 |
| EDTU 555 |
Student Teaching II: Early Childhood Special Education |
3 |
| EDUU 577 | Education Specialist Student Teaching Seminar B | 2 |
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| Internship* | ||
| EDTU 575-A | Supported Teaching I: Early Childhood Special Education (Interns Only) | 2 |
| EDTU 575-B | Supported Teaching I:Early Childhood Special Education (Interns Only) | 2 |
| EDTU 575-C | Supported Teaching I: Early Childhood Special Education (Interns Only) | 2 |
| EDTU 576-A | Supported Teaching II: Early Childhood Special Education (Interns Only) | 2 |
| *Clinical Practice credits vary depending on whether the candidate is a student teacher or intern. | ||
| Intern Seminars | 2 | |
| EDUU 580 | Education Specialist Intern Seminar A |
2 |
| EDUU 581 | Education Specialist Intern Seminar B | |
| *Clinical Practice Subtotal | 10-12 | |
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