MSED in Integrated Bilingual Early Childhood Special Education
This 43-credit Master of Science in Education (MSED) program prepares bilingual candidates to become early childhood special education teachers to work with young children who are English language learners (ELLs) with special needs and their families. The program integrates both special education and bilingual education content, pedagogy, and practices. Upon completion, candidates will be eligible for two certifications in New York State: Early Childhood Special Education (Birth to 2nd grade) and a Bilingual Education extension.
These requirements are in addition to the general requirements for matriculation.
- Hold an initial/provisional certificate in either childhood or early childhood from New York State.
- Write a well-organized, well-conceptualized essay that clearly communicates interest in the bilingual early childhood special education program.
- Provide three letters of recommendation from professional sources.
- An interview may be required.
- SPECIAL NOTE – As of 11/15/2021 the GRE in no longer required for admissions
Program Advisor
Dr. Sara B. Woolf
sara.woolf@qc.cuny.edu
718-997-5267
Powdermaker Hall 033E
Course Sequence
Integrated MSED in Bilingual Early Childhood Special Education (IBEC) – 3 Year Sequence
Year | Semester | Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
Year 1 |
FALL | ECPSE 800 | Foundations of Special & Bilingual Education | 4 |
ECPSE 803 | Oral Language Development in Bilingual Children with Special Needs | 4 | ||
SPRING | ECPSE 801 | Assessment for CLD Children with Special Needs | 4 | |
ECPSE 802 | Language & Literacy Development in Special/Bilingual Education | 4 | ||
Year 2 |
FALL | ECPSE 804 | Applied Behavior Analysis in Multicultural Contexts | 3 |
ECPSE 807 | Curriculum & Instruction for ECSE & Bilingual Education I (Ages 3-5) | 4 | ||
SPRING | ECPSE 808 | Collaboration with Multicultural Families and Professionals | 4 | |
ECPSE 805 | Culturally Responsive Early Intervention (Birth –Age 3) | 3 | ||
Year 3 |
FALL | ECPSE 746 | Research in Special Education | 3 |
ECPSE 809 | Curriculum & Instruction for ECSE & Bilingual Education II (Ages 5-8) | 4 | ||
SPRING | ECPSE 748 | Advanced Research in Special Education | 3 | |
ECPSE 806 | Practicum in Bilingual Early Childhood Special Education | 3 | ||
TOTAL CREDITS | 43 |