Department of Early Childhood and Special Education

Dr. J. Applefield, chair. Dr. Brophy, Dr. Collins, Dr. Jones, Dr. Kermani, Dr. Lanunziata, Dr. Mechling, Dr. Moody, Ms. Shelit.

The Department of Early Childhood and Special Education offers two programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree. The first is a B.A. in Education of Young Children - birth through kindergarten (with or without licensure). The second B.A. degree program is in Special Education (K-12) where there are two licensure tracks, general curriculum or adapted curriculum.

The Department is a community of professional educators dedicated to the preparation of teachers and other professionals who have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to promote the development and learning of young children and to facilitate and maximize the learning outcomes of children and youth with special needs. It values the integration of current theory, research, and professional expertise from multiple disciplines and perspectives to inform practice and provides numerous field experiences to enable students to become competent and confident in their teaching and advocacy for the diverse children and families they serve.