Auburn University at Montgomery Online
Master of Education in Special Education- Early Childhood Special Education
Montgomery, USA
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: The Master of Education (MEd) in Special Education: Early Childhood Special Education at Auburn University at Montgomery trains educators to provide specially designed instruction for young children with exceptionalities across diverse settings. You’ll study assistive technology, autism, behavior management, assessment, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), STEM, and high‑incidence disabilities. The 30‑credit hour core includes a three‑hour practicum and addresses children from birth to eight years. The programme is fully online and asynchronous so you can fit study around work. Keywords: early childhood special education, early intervention, special needs, inclusive education, assessment, intervention.
Career Outcomes: Roles include inclusive preschool teacher positions.
Learn to provide specially designed instruction for young children with exceptionalities across diverse educational settings with an online Master of Education in Special Education: Early Childhood Special Education concentration from Auburn University at Montgomery. You'll study assistive technology, autism, behavior management, assessment, applied behavior analysis, STEM, and high-incidence disabilities.
This concentration includes a three-hour practicum course in the 30-credit hour core program and is designed to prepare you for working with children from birth to eight years of age. You will be able to demonstrate mastery of advanced knowledge and skills for teaching young children with disabilities in various early childhood special education settings. You'll also learn to identify and structure learning environments, accommodate and support the developmental domains of young children with disabilities, and more.
The Master of Education in Special Education program is taught fully online and in an asynchronous format, meaning you can study at your own pace and fit learning into your busy schedule. Our instructors are experts in their field and dedicated to your success. Upon completion of the program, you'll be well prepared to pursue a career in special education, including jobs in inclusive preschool teaching, homebound instruction, inclusive lower elementary education, and more. Learn more and apply today.