The Online Master of Education: Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and Development in Birth-Kindergarten (B-K ISED) Program:
The Department of HDFS and the Department of Specialized Education Services (SES) in the School of Education jointly offer an online Master of Education (non-thesis, Advanced Masters) degree program in "Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and Development in Birth-Kindergarten" (BK-ISED). This program is fall admission only. The BK-ISED program prepares graduate students for diverse roles in educational and community settings. The program calls for a minimum of 39 semester hours of course work beyond the Baccalaureate degree. Students will complete a capstone project and a portfolio towards the end of their program. Upon completion of this program of study, students will be eligible for an advanced competency license in birth-kindergarten. Core and elective course requirements are listed below.
The BK:ISED Graduate Student Handbook assists students by providing information necessary for successful completion of the advanced master's program in Birth-Kindergarten: Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and Development. All students are encouraged to read it carefully for the philosophy and objectives of the program as well as various types of practical information.
The final deadline for applying to the BK:ISED program or the LECE Certificate program is June 1. Applications will begin to be reviewed in the early spring and final decisions about the applicants will be made by mid July. If you are a VISIONS student who is interested in taking BKISED or LECE courses, please contact the course instructor to see if space is available. VISIONS students MUST have instructor permission to enroll in HDF courses. Priority in course enrollment will be given to BKISED and LECE students.
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Course Work Requirements
(39 semester hours)
Research Requirements 6 s.h.
ERM 604 Methods of Educational Research
HDF 650 Theory and Research in Early Childhood
Theory and Practice Requirements18 s.h.
HDF 636 Leadership and Mentoring Roles in Educating Young Children
HDF 633 Advanced Early Childhood Educational Theory and Practice
HDF 631 Families of Individuals with Special Needs
SES 601 Programs and Policies in Early Intervention
SES 602 Theory and Practice in Early Intervention
SES 603 Preschool Disabilities: Assessment and Evaluation
Practicum 6 s.h.
SES 604 Internship in Early Childhood
Electives9 s.h.
HDF 610, HDF 621, HDF 653, HDF 667, SES 608, SES 647, SES 657, SES 662, or other courses approved through discussion between advisor and student.