Federally Funded Opportunites
Master's Program: Early Childhood Special Education

The master's program in Early Childhood Special Education is currently accepting applications. Unique features of the program include:

	Master’s degree with an option to qualify for teacher certification in infancy and early childhood special education.
	Preparation to work with infants and children with disabilities ages 3-5 in home, day care and other community settings.
	Preparation to work with children and families from diverse cultural groups.
	Program open to parents and studentss from other disciplines such as speech pathology, and occupational or physical therapy.

Financial assistance covers tuition, books and fees.

For more information contact:
Deirdre Barnwell, Ph.D
301-405-7896
Email: barnwell@umd.edu

Sandra Newcomb
(301)405-6476
Email: snewcomb@umd.edu

or

301-405-6514

*Note: All applicants seeking certification will need to take and pass the PRAXIS I exam meeting the Maryland Cut-off scores upon extrance into the program.