Early Childhood SPED Post Baccalaureate M.A.T.


Birth - 5-Years (Early Childhood Special Education) Post Baccalaureate M.A.T.

This program is designed to prepare students to work with young children, birth to age five, with developmental delays and disabilities and their families.  The program emphasizes family involvement, inclusive opportunities, and collaboration.  Students are prepared to work in school, community, and home settings.  Students accepted into the post bachelor degree M.A.T. in ECSE graduate with course work leading to initial licensure in Early Childhood Special Education. Course work includes

   ♦  foundations of early childhood education,

   ♦  language acquisition and development,

   ♦  literacy and reading,

   ♦  assessment,

   ♦  programming, curriculum and methods,

   ♦  classroom and behavior management, and

   ♦  collaborative and family centered service delivery.

 Field experiences provide students with opportunities to learn and practice skills in working with young children and their families in a variety of settings, demographics, and service delivery sites.

Students accepted into post bachelor degree M.A.T. have an earned bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and meet all admissions requirements for the Graduate College. Completion of the post-bachelor degree   M.A.T. program requires a minimum of 30 credit hours and prepares students for initial licensure.   In addition to the required graduate coursework, students may be required to complete prerequisite coursework depending upon their prior academic preparation. 

For more information regarding the application process please visit The Graduate School’s website.



Contact Information

Program Coordinator M. Ed.
Graduate Program:
Dr. Brianna Quinn
quinnbs@jmu.edu
 
MSC 6908
395 South High Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Phone: 540-568-6193
Fax: 540-568-2829