This degree is a combination of courses required for the early childhood education major and the special education major with Birth to Age Five emphasis. Students who complete this composite degree are eligible for two licenses, one for special education preschool (birth to age 5) and one for elementary education (K-3). Students gain content knowledge through the early childhood education program and learn strategies for teaching diverse learners through the special education program.

This degree gives students the opportunity to have more flexibility in their careers. Having both licenses allows teachers to move back and forth between special education and elementary education. Most teachers will have students with disabilities in their classrooms, and this composite degree makes them more qualified to meet the unique educational needs of these students.

For more information about Elementary Education, see the website.
For more information about Special Education, see the website.
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ECSE_B5ED - Early Childhood Education/Special Education: Birth to 5 Composite - BA, BS

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