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Integrated Early Childhood Education Program Overview
The Integrated Early Childhood Education (Birth-Kindergarten) program offers individualized preparation for highly qualified students who have completed undergraduate programs in early childhood education, special education, or related areas. Through our licensure and endorsement pathways, our graduates go on to serve as early childhood educators, working with infants, toddlers, and young children with a wide range of needs in home, community, and school settings across the country. Students may also apply to complete the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) training program to receive a specialization.
Our training centers emphasize data-based instruction and decision-making, along with evidence-based practices, to improve academic, social, and communication outcomes across a variety of settings for students with disabilities. In addition to didactic course work and field experiences, our students work with the top faculty in early childhood and early childhood special education on research projects to further develop the next iteration of effective practices for supporting young children in inclusive settings.
Graduates of this program go into teaching, early intervention, consultant, and leadership positions in home, school, and community settings. Most of our students receive tuition and stipend support for a significant portion of their program of study.
Career Outcomes
- Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
- Kindergarten Teacher
- Head Start Teacher
- Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
- Early Interventionist
- Early Childhood Behavioral Consultant
- Behavior Analyst (with ABA add-on)
Integrated Early Childhood Education Program Facts
Faculty Admission Representative: Jennifer Ledford
Admissions Coordinator: Katherine Prioletti
Admission Term: Fall
Credit Hours: 36-39 credit hours (48-51 credit hours with ABA add-on)
Application Deadlines
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Priority Decision 1
December 1*
*Submitting your application by the priority deadline ensures you receive top consideration for program admission and scholarship opportunities.
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Priority Decision 2
January 3
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Rolling Decision
After January 3
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Coursework
Funding and Scholarships
Through college scholarships, research grants, and a fellowship program with the Susan Gray School students may receive partial tuition remission, as well as stipend support. Some funding may be available for training via the Office of Special Education Programs. No additional application is needed. All scholars will be considered for these funds during the admissions application review.