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ECSE

20 courses with the subject ECSE, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

ECSE 422ECSE Foundations3

Foundations in the field of early childhood special education. This includes history, philosophical perspectives, characteristics, policy, and collaboration.

Subject
ECSE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
ECSE 432Infants, Toddlers, & Families in ECSE & Lab3

Current research and recommended practices for early intervention will guide the study of methods, materials, and transitions employed in natural environments with typically and atypically developing infants and toddlers, birth through 35 months. The key role of the family is integrated into the course and includes working with families in the IFSP/IEP development process. This course involves a 15-hour field experience.

Subject
ECSE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
ECSE 441Assessment and Curriculum in Early Childhood Special Education & Lab4

This course is designed to provide individuals seeking the early childhood special educator license with an opportunity to integrate and reflect on theory and practice related to the evaluation, planning, and supporting preschoolers (ages birth through 6) with diverse abilities. Specifically, individuals will have opportunities to learn various assessment strategies and tools, practice implementing a comprehensive evaluation, develop an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and design individual, small and large group activities to meet a childs IEP goals in an inclusive early childhood setting. This course includes 30-hours field experience in an integrated public school Early Childhood Special Education setting ages birth through age 6.

Subject
ECSE
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
ECSE 442Programming for ECSE3

A study of current research and evidence-based practices for instructional, medical, and social needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and primary students, ages birth through 6, and their families.

Subject
ECSE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
ECSE 452Transitions in ECSE2

This course will prepare the candidate for assessment, the educational process, and transitions for young children with special needs. Topics include collaboration with families to determine appropriate individualized planning and placements of young children birth through age 6.

Subject
ECSE
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
ECSE 459Professional Development & Action Research1

This required course will help the teacher education student begin a plan for professional development. A portfolio will be an ongoing project for the course, as well as discussions and activities related to preparing for the teaching profession. Students taking the course will complete their Pre-Student Teaching Experience.

Subject
ECSE
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
ECSE 459LPre-Student Teaching Experience0-1

This required course will help the teacher education student begin a plan for professional development. A portfolio will be an ongoing project for the course, as well as discussions and activities related to preparing for the teaching profession. Students taking the course will complete their pre-student teaching experience.

Subject
ECSE
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
ECSE 462Student Teaching in ECSE12

A supervised student teaching experience providing an opportunity to relate theory to practice in a home- and center-based educational setting for infants/toddlers/preschoolers birth through age 6.

Subject
ECSE
Credits (min)
12
Credits (max)
12
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
ECSE 467Advanced Student Teaching in Early Childhood Special Education6

This course is intended for candidates seeking more than one initial licensure. Candidates need to complete a minimum of two full-time student teaching weeks in the scope and content of the licensure area sought.

Subject
ECSE
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
ECSE 482Advanced Practicum6

A supervised field experience and critical study combined to provide an opportunity to relate theory to practice in home-based and center-based educational settings for children identified as ECSE between the ages of birth and 6 years old. Candidates will have a minimum of 40 hours in a home-based setting, and the remaining hours in a center-based setting.

Subject
ECSE
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
ECSE 559Professional Development & Action Research1

This required course will help the teacher education student begin a plan for professional development. A portfolio will be an ongoing project for the course, as well as discussions and activities related to preparing for the teaching profession. Students taking the course will complete their Pre-Student Teaching Experience.

Subject
ECSE
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
ECSE 559LPre-Student Teaching Experience0-1

This required course will help the teacher education student begin a plan for professional development. A portfolio will be an ongoing project for the course, as well as discussions and activities related to preparing for the teaching profession. Students taking the course will complete their pre-student teaching experience.

Subject
ECSE
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
ECSE 622ECSE Foundations3

Foundations in the field of early childhood special education. This includes history, philosophical perspectives, characteristics, policy, and collaboration.

Subject
ECSE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
ECSE 632Infants, Toddlers, & Families in ECSE & LAB3

Current research and recommended practices for early intervention will guide the study of methods, materials, and transitions employed in natural environments with typically and atypically developing infants and toddlers, birth through 35 months. The key role of the family is integrated into the course and includes working with families in the IFSP/IEP development process. This course involves a 15-hour field experience.

Subject
ECSE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
ECSE 641Assessment and Curriculum in Early Childhood Special Education & LAB4

This course is designed to provide individuals seeking the early childhood special educator license with an opportunity to integrate and reflect on theory and practice related to the evaluation, planning, and supporting preschoolers (ages birth through 6) with diverse abilities. Specifically, individuals will have opportunities to learn various assessment strategies and tools, practice implementing a comprehensive evaluation, develop an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and design individual, small and large group activities to meet a childs IEP goals in an inclusive early childhood setting. This course includes 30-hours field experience in an integrated public school Early Childhood Special Education setting ages birth through age 6.

Subject
ECSE
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
ECSE 642Programming for ECSE3

A study of current research and evidence-based practices for instructional, medical, and social needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and primary students, ages birth through 6, and their families.

Subject
ECSE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
ECSE 652Transitions in ECSE2

This course will prepare the candidate for assessment, the educational process, and transitions for young children with special needs. Topics include collaboration with families to determine appropriate individualized planning and placements of young children birth through age 6.

Subject
ECSE
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
ECSE 662Student Teaching in ECSE: Birth to Age 66

A supervised, semester-long field experience and critical study combined to provide an opportunity to relate theory to practice in both home-based and center-based educational settings for children identified as ECSE between the ages of birth and 6-years-old. Prerequisites: Graduate Status and consent of instructor.

Subject
ECSE
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
ECSE 682Advanced Practicum3

A supervised field experience and critical study combined to provide an opportunity to relate theory to practice in home-based and center-based educational settings for children identified as ECSE between the ages of birth and 6 years old. Candidates will have a minimum of 40 hours in a home-based setting, and the remaining hours in a center-based setting.

Subject
ECSE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
ECSE 692ECSE Practicum in Special Education: Ages 3-6 years3

A supervised field experience and critical study combined to provide an opportunity to relate theory to practice in a center-based educational setting for preschoolers and kindergartners.

Subject
ECSE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu

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