教育部提供幼儿教育的教育学硕士学位，并有特殊需要。与学位一起完成时，可以作为幼儿特殊教育老师（出生至八年）获得证书。认证要求是硕士课程的附加要求，但可以作为学位课程的选修课程完成。该课程是针对希望提高职业能力并扩大职业机会的教师，管理人员和其他幼儿从业人员而设计的高级学习课程。该方案强调在儿童发展（出生至八岁），学习环境，适合发展的课程，发展和文化多样性以及专业领导力方面获得知识和能力。该课程的最终成果是丰富的现场经验。
The early years are critical for nurturing young children who are at risk for or have developmental difficulties and special needs. In the special needs option within our master's degree in early childhood education, youll learn about the diverse backgrounds and development of young children, constructing appropriate learning environments and curricula. Youll study the role of the family, community and social policy in early development and intervention, and learn how to take a noncategorical approach to assessment and educational planning. Your studies will culminate with a one-year field-based internship in an inclusive education setting.<br><br>Our Master of Education program is an advanced course of study for teachers, administrators and early childhood practitioners who wish to improve their professional competence and broaden their career opportunities in the area of special needs. You may complete electives to add teacher certification and, with additional targeted coursework, be recommended for teacher licensure as an Early Childhood Special Educator. Dual certification in early childhood education and early childhood special education is also available. The curriculum content of the program is keyed to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) guidelines for advanced graduate programs, along with New Hampshire State Teacher Certification standards.