Preschool & Early Intervention Master's Program
Graduates learn to work with infants, toddlers, and preschool children who need extra help in their development. They get to partner with families and other experts to create personalized plans for each child. Family-centered early intervention specialists get to work with families in their homes.
Preschool special education teachers have a variety of jobs. An inclusive or specialized preschool teacher, a co-teacher, or an itinerant support specialist. They also have the opportunity to work with general education preschool teachers and families to make sure each child gets an education suited to them.
*Currently we have funding available for your master’s degree with licensure in ECSE! Check out our grants page here for more information on funding opportunities and deadlines: https://special-ed.utah.edu/grants/index.php
M.Ed. with a License Course Requirements
64 total credit hours Requirements PDF
Teacher Education Core (21 credit hours)
Students who hold a valid Utah teaching license in Special Education may not need to complete the following courses. Check with your faculty advisor.
| Number | Course Name | Credits | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SP ED 5011 |
Inclusive Early Childhood and Elementary Classrooms | 3 | Spring |
|
SP ED 6021 |
Principles of Assessment and Data-Based Decision Making | 3 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
|
SP ED 6022 |
Principles of Instruction & Behavior Support | 3 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
|
SP ED 6030 |
Functional Communication and Language Development |
3 | Spring, Summer |
| SP ED 6040 | Legal & Policy Foundations of Special Education | 3 | Spring, Summer |
Specialization in Preschool & Early Intervention (32 credit hours)
|
Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
Term |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SP ED 5260 |
Transdisciplinary Approaches for Students with Severe Disabilities |
3 |
Spring |
|
SP ED 6310 |
Curriculum and Programming for Preschool Children with Developmental Delays |
3 |
Fall |
|
SP ED 6320 |
Communication, Social and Play Development and Intervention in Early Childhood |
3 |
Fall |
|
SP ED 6330 |
Field Studies I: Early Childhood |
4 |
Fall, Spring |
|
SP ED 6340 |
Individualizing for Diverse Learning Needs |
3 |
Fall |
|
SP ED 6350 |
Collaborative Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers with Developmental Delays |
3 |
Spring |
|
SP ED 6360 |
Supporting Young Children with Developmental Delays in Natural Environments |
3 |
Spring |
|
SP ED 6370 |
Early Childhood Seminar |
2 |
Spring |
|
SP ED 6390 |
Student Teaching: Early Intervention |
4 |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
|
SP ED 6400 |
Student Teaching: Preschool |
4 |
Fall, Spring |
Advanced Graduate Core (5 credit hours)
| Number | Course Name | Credits | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| SP ED 6054 | Professional Writing in Education | 2 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| SP ED 6610 | Introduction to Research Design | 3 | Spring, Summer |
M.S. with a License Course Requirements
72.5 total credit hours requirements PDF
Teacher Education Core (22 credit hours)
| Number | Course Name | Credits | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SP ED 5011 |
Inclusive Early Childhood and Elementary Classrooms | 3 | Spring |
|
SP ED 6011 |
Teaching Early Childhood and Elementary Students in Inclusive Classrooms | 3 | Spring |
|
SP ED 6021 |
Principles of Assessment and Data-Based Decision Making | 3 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
|
SP ED 6022 |
Principles of Instruction & Behavior Support | 3 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
|
SP ED 6030 |
Functional Communication and Language Development |
3 | Spring, Summer |
| SP ED 6054 |
Professional Writing in Education |
1 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
Specialization in Early Childhood (32.5 credit hours)
| Number | Course Name | Credits | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SP ED 5260 |
Transdisciplinary Approaches for Students with Severe Disabilities |
3 |
Spring |
|
SP ED 6310 |
Curriculum and Programming for Preschool Children with Developmental Delays |
3 |
Fall |
|
SP ED 6320 |
Communication, Social, and Play Development and Intervention in Early Childhood |
3 |
Fall |
|
SP ED 6330 |
Field Studies: Early Childhood |
4 |
Fall, Spring |
|
SP ED 6340 |
Individualizing for Diverse Learning Needs |
3 |
Fall |
|
SP ED 6350 |
Collaborative Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers with Developmental Delays |
3 |
Spring |
|
SP ED 6360 |
Supporting Young Children with Developmental Delays in Natural Environments |
3 |
Spring |
|
SP ED 6370 |
Early Childhood Seminar |
2 |
Spring |
|
SP ED 6390 |
Student Teaching: Early Intervention |
4 |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
|
SP ED 6400 |
Student Teaching: Preschool |
4 |
Fall, Spring |
Advanced Graduate Core (12 credit hours)
| Number | Course Name | Credits | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SP ED 6610 |
Introduction to Research Methods |
3 |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
|
SP ED 7010 |
Group Design and Research Analysis Single Subject Research Design |
3 | Contact Department |
|
SP ED 7020 |
Assessment and Instructional Interventions in Reading Difficulties |
3 | Contact Department |
