我们提供传统的和替代的硕士水平的教师预备课程。传统的硕士课程仅会导致儿童早期特殊教育（出生8岁）的证书，并且仅适用于当前拥有教师证书的学生。传统的硕士生在与有特殊需要的幼儿及其家庭打交道时获得知识和经验。我们的替代硕士课程为具有专业经验和学位的学员准备，可以与有或没有特殊需要的幼儿及其家人一起工作。另类的硕士课程将导致幼儿特殊教育（出生3年级）和普通幼儿教育（学前3年级）双重教师认证。
The Early Childhood Special Education major leads to dual teacher certification in early childhood special education (birth–3rd grade) and general early childhood education (preschool–3rd grade). Students learn about cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development of young children and best practices for collaborating with families and professionals who play an important role in children's learning. Experiential learning activities are provided for students through the Office of Clinical Experiences. These programs provide opportunities in both home and school settings for students to work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary children who have a broad range of special needs.