Birth to Age 5 (Early Childhood)

This licensure qualifies individuals to work with young children with disabilities. This program addresses developmental delays, inclusion of students in general education, behavioral interventions, assessment, effective instruction, consulting with parents and teachers, assistive technology, teaching developmental skills, and policies and procedures.

OPTT Course Sequence for Early Childhood Emphasis

Fall 1
SPED 5011	Foundations in Special Education: Instructional Strategies, Behavior Management, and IEPs (2 cr)
SPED 5012	Basic Behavior Management and Instructional Strategies (3 cr)
SPED 5714	Early Childhood Development: Implications for Intervention (3 cr)
SPED 5715	Practicum I: Birth to Five Special Education (2cr)
SPED 5311	Reading and Language Arts Interventions for Students with Disabilities (1 cr)
Spring 1
SPED 5014	Foundations in Assessment (2 cr)
SPED 5711	Introduction to Instruction for Preschoolers with Disabilities (3 cr)
SPED 5725	Practicum II: Birth to Five Special Education (2 cr)
Summer 1
SPED 5015	Law/Policies/Procedures (3 cr)
SPED 5713	Early Intervention: Services for Infants and Families (3 cr)
Fall 2
SPED 5013	Advanced Behavior Management and Instructional Strategies (3 cr)
SPED 5016	Technology and Collaboration for Teaching Exceptional Learners (3 cr)
SPED 5018	Eligibility Assessment (1 cr)
Spring 2
SPED 5230	Student teaching (3-15 cr)