Our Master of Arts (M.A.) program prepares you to apply for licensure to work with young children with disabilities and special needs. Develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to work successfully with inclusive Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs. You will be able to teach and support children aged birth to eight years in a variety of settings and collaborative teams. What makes our program special is our hands-on approach. You will immediately put what you are learning into practice by working directly with children and their families. Students have the opportunity to practice their skills at the Fisher Early Learning Center, DU's highly regarded early learning center for children aged birth to five years, and other community agencies that serve young children. This experience, combined with comprehensive coursework and small class sizes, offers an exceptional learning environment. You will leave our program prepared to teach, innovate and leadand make a difference not only in the early childhood special education field, but in the lives of your students too.