M.EICD. Early Intervention and Child Development
Degree: Master of EICD (M.EICD.) | Total Hours: 30 | Department: Behavioral Sciences | School: Education and Behavioral Sciences | Major Code: 116
The Master of Early Intervention and Child Development addresses state and regionally identified needs for highly qualified personnel in early intervention and child development. Graduates develop the professional knowledge and skills to provide effective interventions and care to infants, toddlers, and young children, as well as to lead and manage early childhood programs. The program is designed for working adults and targets Head Start teachers and administrators, preschool owners, and consultants who work with early childhood programs.
Program Admission Requirements
- The applicant must be admitted to the School of Graduate Studies.
- The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree.
- The applicant must have at least a 2.75 overall undergraduate GPA or a 3.00 GPA in the last 60 hours of coursework.
Course Requirements
Core Courses (24 hours)
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EICD 5123 | Orientation to Early Intervention & Ethical Practice | 3 |
| EICD 5253 | Assessment in Early Childhood | 3 |
| EICD 5283 | Typical and Atypical Development in Childhood and Adolescence | 3 |
| EICD 5353 | Assessment and Intervention for Infants and Children | 3 |
| EICD 5863 | Research in EICD | 3 |
| SPED 5073 | Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports | 3 |
| SPED 5093 | Applied Behavioral Analysis for Teachers | 3 |
| SPED 5063 | Consulting, Collaboration, and Co-Teaching | 3 |
Emphasis Courses — Choose One Emphasis (6 hours)
Administrative — Choose two:
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| EDUC 5373 | Innovative Leadership for Digital Age Environments |
| NAL 5203 | Grant Writing in Indigenous Communities |
| SPED 5233 | Special Education Law |
General Emphasis — Choose two:
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| SPED 5083 | Teaching Students with Autism |
| COUN 5613 | Counseling Children and Adolescents |
| COUN 5503 | Crisis and Disaster Counseling |
Native Populations — Choose two:
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| NAL 5213 | Native American Education, U.S. Policy & Law |
| NAL 5013 | Current Topics in Indian Country |
| NAL 5123 | Multi-cultural Leadership in Native American Organizations |
Total Hours Required: 30