Research All master's students complete course work examining significant research projects and different approaches to research in early intervention and early childhood special education. A course in statistics is required. The focus of this course is on the historical and philosophical developments in the care and education of typical and atypical children from birth through age eight. Students study the legal basis of services for young children and current social issues and legislation. This course focuses on the developmental sequence of language acquisition.
Personality is traced from birth through age three.
Sensorimotor developmental patterns are presented. Working with Families of Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs Theories of interpersonal relationships, parenthood as a developmental process, and cultural influences on child rearing are included. Toddlers A developmental approach to observation and infant assessment. Students learn to assess strengths as well as needs. Selected screening tools are examined.