{"id":349,"date":"2023-01-13T12:08:47","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T18:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/?post_type=program&#038;p=349"},"modified":"2026-03-05T12:41:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T18:41:52","slug":"early-childhood-special-education-bs","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/academics\/early-childhood-special-education-bs\/","title":{"rendered":"Exceptional Education: Early Childhood"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        Exceptional Education: Early Childhood                    <div class=\"program-degree size-h3 uwm-u-mt-20\">BS<\/div>\n            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Early intervention is key for many children with disabilities, and so the early childhood special education teacher has the potential to make a lifelong impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Special education teachers who specialize in early childhood are also in demand as more and more children with disabilities are diagnosed earlier \u2014 in fact, the preschool, kindergarten and elementary school levels are the fastest-growing areas of special education, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Type<\/h2>\n                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class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-ka1u-about\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">About<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-ka1u-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-ka1u-admission\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Admission<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-ka1u-faculty-staff\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Faculty\/Staff<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-ka1u-about\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-inclusive-early-childhood-education\">Inclusive Early Childhood Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/inclusive-early-childhood-education\/\">Inclusive Early Childhood Education<\/a>&nbsp;webpage to learn more about this upcoming program that will prepare students to teach in settings for young children from birth through 3rd grade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-career\">Career<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s Early Childhood Special Education Program prepares teachers to provide special education services in infant\/toddler, preschool or primary settings up to third grade. It emphasizes multicultural, family-centered and interdisciplinary preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, preschool, kindergarten and elementary school levels are the fastest-growing areas of special education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scholarships\">Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are excited to make available awards for tuition and book costs for some full- and part-time students in the Early Childhood Special Education program. These awards are made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, through Project EI\/EC Engage. Priority is given to students with a strong academic record or documentation of recent superior performance in employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-research\">Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Maggie Bartlett\u2019s research focuses on the cultural practices and complexities as it intersects with the education for children with disabilities and their families. She uses critical, decolonizing, social justice and comparative lenses in her work both nationally and in Namibia and Tanzania.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-ka1u-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-program-requirements\">Program Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Early Childhood Special Education major leads to a Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Education. Teacher candidates are admitted to the Early Childhood major upon declaring the major or transferring from another institution. Upon completion, you will be eligible to apply for a Cross-Categorical Special Education Teaching License from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for ages birth to 8 (Grades 0-3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates can be admitted to the certification track(s) of the major upon:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Successful completion of 40 credits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion of 51ÁÔÆæ competency requirements in English and mathematics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/community-engagement-professions\/education\/teaching-learning\/education-inclusive-early-childhood-teacher-education-bs\/\" rel=\"\">View Requirements<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-post-baccalaureate-program\">Post-Baccalaureate Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s Post-Baccalaureate Early Childhood Special Education Program prepares teachers to provide special education services in infant\/toddler, preschool or primary settings up to third grade. It emphasizes multicultural, family-centered and interdisciplinary preparation. After you successfully complete the program, you are eligible for an early childhood special education teaching license from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/panthers.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/soe-web\/EfaCzoLX5lVBo4MfvorK9_8Bu7WRRh4FTPuaMDK_QdTU6A?e=mvHr69\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Post-Baccalaureate Program Certification Summary (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-program-requirements-0\">Program Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For individuals with a bachelor\u2019s degree without a teaching license or experience<\/strong>, it is a two-year program.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/panthers.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/soe-web\/ETltDVK4XZZJnyJplbDYbokBM2UfxADd14WfS5SJ1Amqow?e=vhhWzZ\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Early Childhood Special Education Two-Year Post-Baccalaureate Requirements (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For individuals with a bachelor\u2019s degree and teacher certification in Early Childhood Education<\/strong>, the program is generally about one year.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/panthers.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/soe-web\/EdkEBz_7uqBMsuaP3JLdeD0BHeaqcidB5HfHVy-pMtDoaA?e=B9BkUb\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Early Childhood Special Education One-Year Post-Baccalaureate Requirements (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-master-s-degree\">Master\u2019s Degree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You have the option of combining the certification program with a master\u2019s degree, taking up to 18 credits of your certification program at the graduate level. The remaining credits, including an action research project, can be completed after certification. Your advisor will help you determine the best time in your program to apply to the graduate school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-809-add-on-license\">809 Add-On License<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Exceptional Education is authorized by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to extend the certification held by Early Childhood: Exceptional Education Needs teachers (license 808) from birth through kindergarten to birth through age 8. This is known as an 809 add-on license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 809 license extends your teaching options, allowing you to teach children with disabilities in infant\/toddler programs and in kindergarten through third grade. The 809 add-on program requires the following courses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CURRINS 330<\/strong>: Teaching of Mathematics: Early Childhood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CURRINS 504<\/strong>: Teaching of Reading and Writing in Early Childhood: Primary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EXCEDUC 570<\/strong>: Curriculum &amp; Methods for Special Ed.: Primary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EXCEDUC 649<\/strong>: Early Childhood Field Experience: Primary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EXCEDUC 682<\/strong>: Language and Literacy in ECSE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-ka1u-admission\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\"><div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-10747\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-uwm-admission\">51ÁÔÆæ Admission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table \"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Undergraduate Admission<\/strong><\/td><td>To be considered for admission to 51ÁÔÆæ, you must meet all <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/undergrad-admission\/\">51ÁÔÆæ admissions requirements<\/a> and complete the Universities of Wisconsin Application.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Post-Baccalaureate Certification <\/strong><\/td><td>The School of Education post-baccalaureate certification programs lead to teaching certification and licensure. This pathway is for someone who already has an undergraduate degree and aspires to become a classroom teacher.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Graduate Admission<\/strong><\/td><td>To be considered for admission to the School of Education <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/academics\/curriculum-instruction-ms\/\">Curriculum and Instruction, MS<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/academics\/exceptional-education-ms\/\">Exceptional Education, MS<\/a> program you must meet all <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/students\/admission\/\">51ÁÔÆæ Graduate School admission requirements<\/a>. Individuals interested in earning teacher certification with their master\u2019s degree will select a certification area of interest.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-c-button--grid uwm-l-grid-row--40 uwm-l-grid-column--40 uwm-l-grid--2 uwm-l-grid--equal-y\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black uwm-c-button--icon-right uwm-c-button--icon-chevron\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.wisconsin.edu\/\" rel=\"\">Universities of Wisconsin Application (Undergrad | Post-Bacc | 2nd Degree)<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">I&#8217;ve already completed a Bachelor&#8217;s degree &amp;\u00a0I want to earn a teaching license:<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.wisconsin.edu\/\">Universities of Wisconsin Application<\/a> is required even if you have applied or attended 51ÁÔÆæ previously as an undergraduate, graduate, or University Special student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In completing the Universities of Wisconsin application, attend to the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is important that you answer the initial questions in a specific way to ensure that your application is coded correctly.\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When asked, \u201cAre you applying for a degree or a few courses?\u201d you must select \u201c<strong>Degree<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When asked, \u201cAre you looking to earn a bachelor\u2019s degree or graduate degree?\u201d you must select \u201c<strong>Bachelor\u2019s Degree<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select&nbsp;<strong>UW-Milwaukee<\/strong>&nbsp;as the campus to which you are applying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you arrive at the \u201cChoose your major\/program\u201d page, select \u201c<strong>Education &amp; Training<\/strong>\u201d followed by your specific area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your desired semester\/start term and continue with the remainder of the application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I<strong>mportant Note<\/strong>: For the essay portion of the application, include the statement &#8220;I am applying to pursue a teaching certification&#8221; along with your current WI teaching license information or if you&#8217;re seeking initial WI teaching licensure, as well as subject areas of interest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Required:<\/strong>&nbsp;Official transcripts from all institutions where undergraduate and graduate credit has been earned, except 51ÁÔÆæ. Transcripts should be sent directly from your institution(s) to 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading target=&quot;_blank&quot;\" id=\"h-school-of-education-advancement-to-professional-sequence-process-advance-to-major\">School of Education: Advancement to Professional Sequence Process (Advance to Major)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-10866\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-complete-the-intent-to-advance-to-professional-sequence-form\">Complete the Intent to Advance to Professional Sequence Form<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black uwm-c-button--icon-right uwm-c-button--icon-chevron uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/students\/intent-to-advance-to-professional-sequence-form-undergraduate\/\" rel=\"\">Intent to Advance to Professional Sequence Form <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Advancement to the professional program sequence is based on a review of all application materials by the program admission committee and is contingent upon availability of space.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-professional-sequence-admission\">Professional Sequence Admission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Early Childhood Special Education professional sequence is a cohort program that begins a two-year course sequence each fall semester. Please see your academic advisor to determine your readiness to begin the professional sequence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-post-baccalaureate-students\">Post-Baccalaureate Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Applications must be submitted a minimum of 6 weeks prior to the semester in which you wish to begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-10352\">\n<p><div class=\"uwm-p-notice uwm-p-notice--slim\"><br>    <i class=\"fa-solid fa-info-circle fa-fw\"><\/i><br>    <div class=\"uwm-p-notice--content\"><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem\">For programs regulated by the Department of Public Instruction, a baccalaureate degree, from an accredited college or university is required.<\/span><\/div><br><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-ka1u-faculty-staff\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faculty\">Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"facetwp-template\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-container\" class=\"uwmpeople-grid\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-grid\" class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--1 uwm-u-mb-60\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"32\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/directory\/bartlett-maggie\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/01\/Bartlett-Maggie-300x350-1-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Maggie Bartlett, Associate Professor in Teaching and Learning.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/01\/Bartlett-Maggie-300x350-1-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/01\/Bartlett-Maggie-300x350-1.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/directory\/bartlett-maggie\/\">Maggie  Bartlett, PhD<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div 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