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Early Intervention: Curriculum, Methods, & Services

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
We 4p.m. – 6:45p.m.		 University Hall Y03-3350 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
We 4p.m. – 6:45p.m.
Location
University Hall Y03-3350
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

The course covers curriculum and Intervention in Early childhood services including topics/discussions of 1) what is meant by curriculum framework for young children; 2) elements of a curriculum framework for early intervention; 3) overview and comparison of various early intervention curricular models and approaches; 4) current issues and trends related to early intervention curriculum; and 5) strategies for creating effective learning ecologies for diverse groups of young children with special needs. The course also prepares personnel with the skills necessary to be effective members of interdisciplinary teams that operate from a developmental framework and that incorporate a family-guided approach to early intervention service delivery. 15 hours of clinical experience.

Prerequisites

ECHD 208 and ECHD 201 and ECHD 211 or PSYCH 241

Guest registration opens August 18

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

University Hall Y03-3350

Enrolled / Capacity

8 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Serra Acar

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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