ECE 651 Inclusive Programs

This course prepares early childhood teachers to teach young children with exceptional needs in early childhood or early childhood special education classrooms. It addresses special education history, theory, models, and laws about young children, inclusive curriculum, assessment, and family approaches, teaming and collaboration, and managing challenging behavior in natural settings. Therefore, a minimum of ten clinical hours is required.

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall, Winter, and Summer (online)

Prerequisites -
Restriction by Major - Early Childhood Education [M.A.]
Restriction by Degree Type - Masters standing

Additional Information - The course may only fulfill Early Childhood Education [M.A.] requirements if the student earns a “C” or above grade.

Equivalent Course(s) - ECE 451, SPGN 451, SPGN 551
Course History -
Change to description 6/2024; effective Fall 2024; Change to title and number 11/2018, effective Fall 2019; Change to prerequisite 5/2012, effective Fall 2012

Winter 2025 Course Sections

Fall 2024 Course Sections