Advising Options for Professional Specializations

Early Childhood/Reading

Courses	Credits
Specialization	24
EDCI 610 Curriculum Theory:  Analysis and Practice	3
SPED 504 Collaboration in Education and Human Services	3
EC 532 Advanced Physical/Cognitive Development	3
EC 533 Advanced Social/Emotional Development	3
EC 536 Parent/Child/Professional Relationships	3
RD 505 Psychological Processes in Reading	3
RD 509 Language acquisition	3
RD 510 Instructional Practices in Literacy Education	3
Specialization Research	3
EC/RD/SPED 502 Research in Special Programs	3
Total for Specialization	27

Early Childhood/Special Education

Courses	Credits
Specialization	24
EDCI 610 Curriculum Theory:  Analysis and Practice	3
EC 532 Advanced Physical/Cognitive Development	3
EC 533 Advanced Social/Emotional Development	3
EC 534 The Role of Play in Development	3
EC 535 Discipline Theory & Strategies	3
OR
SPED 600 Facilitating Positive Behavior in the Classroom Environment	3
SPED 504 Collaboration in Education and Human Services	3
SPED 530 Curricular Adaptations for Special Populations	3
SPED 540 Education of Exceptional Learners	3
Specialization Research	3
EC/RD/SPED 502 Research in Special Programs	3
Total for Specialization	27

Reading/Special Education

Courses	Credits
Specialization	24
EDCI 610 Curriculum Theory:  Analysis and Practice	3
EDF 530 Advanced Human Development and Learning	3
RD 505 Psychological Processes in Reading	3
RD 517 Diagnostic Aspects of Reading Difficulties	3
RD/SPED 611 Administration & Supervision of Special Programs	3
SPED 504 Collaboration in Education and Human Services	3
SPED 530 Curricular Adaptations for Special Populations	3
SPED 600 Facilitating Positive Behaviors in the Classroom Environment	3
Specialization Research	3
EC/RD/SPED 502 Research in Special Programs	3
Total for Specialization	27

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