Overview

The Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education from University of Maryland program from University of Maryland is evidence-based, building on the research emanating from its two sponsoring departments, on development, learning, pedagogy, and disabilities. In addition to the growing numbers of young children with recognized disabilities, a unique focus of the program is an emphasis on preparing teachers to work with young children who are culturally and linguistically diverse and at environmental risk due to poverty, immigrant status, and other contextual factors. Such factors add an additional set of challenges to narrowing the achievement gap among young children.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education program is to prepare knowledgeable and skilled teachers who utilize theory, research and pedagogy, to respectfully and responsively teach and positively affect the lives of children, with and without disabilities, who are diverse in culture and socioeconomic status.

Rationale for the Program

Based upon strong departmental research agendas, as well as national and state standards for Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education teacher education programs, the EC/ECSE curriculum has been developed around 6 core themes:

Child Development, (typically developing and atypically developing), Learning and Intervention

Children in the context of families and communities

Assessment (developmental and classroom-based)

Integrated content courses focused on Common Core State Standards

Culturally responsive and differentiated pedagogy

Inquiry and reflection

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Special Education

Foundations of Early Childhood Education

Exploring Early Childhood General and Special Education

Child Development, Birth to Three Years

Language Development and Reading Acquisition

Reading in the Early Childhood Classroom

Child Development and Learning, Three to Eight Years

Special Education Assessment and Instruction

Inclusive Instruction: Reading Methods

Intervention for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities

Families and Culture in Early Intervention

Promoting the Social-Emotional Competence of Young Children in Inclusive Classrooms

The Young Child as Scientist

The Young Child as Mathematician

Reading Diagnosis and Assessment

Interventions for Children with Social Communication Challenges

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-20 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

121 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application
We strongly encourage you to apply by the early action deadline to receive priority consideration for admission, merit-based scholarships and invitations to special programs. Applications must be completed online.
Non-refundable application fee of $75

Two letters of recommendation

Two letters of recommendation are required for a completed application: one from your school counselor and one from a teacher.

Official copy of your high school transcripts

Official copy of your college transcripts (if necessary)

Activities and awards list or resume

Essay

Completion of a minimum of 45 credits

Minimum 2.75 cumulative UM grade point average

Completion of Fundamental English Composition with a minimum grade of “C-”

Completion of Fundamental Math course (College Algebra or higher) with minimum grade of “C-”

Completion of EDHD 220 with a minimum grade of “B-”

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40254 USD / year

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Out-of-State

40254 USD / year

≈ 40254 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10490 USD / year

≈ 10490 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

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Overview

Mission Statement

Rationale for the Program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

College Park

Funding

Scholarships Information

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