The Master of Education: Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and Development in Birth-Kindergarten (B-K ISED)
The Department of HDFS and the Department of Specialized Education Services (SES) in the School of Education jointly offer a Master of Education (non-thesis, Advanced Masters) degree program in "Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and Development in Birth-Kindergarten" (BK-ISED). 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, and prepares graduate students for diverse roles in educational and community settings. A written comprehensive examination of core content knowledge must be passed near the end of the student's program of study. Required and elective course requirements are listed below.
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.