MAEd in Early Childhood Special Education and Inclusion
The MAEd in Early Childhood Special Education and Inclusion prepares professionals to support children with diverse learning needs, advocate for inclusive Jewish communities, elevate the field of Jewish early childhood education for the future.
Through supportive online cohorts, the program covers inclusive pedagogy, child development, family engagement, and leadership in educational settings—all grounded in Jewish teachings.
Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the program will develop the skills necessary to:
- Apply evidenced-based principles to create a special education and inclusion program.
- Evaluate and apply research and observation methods used in the study of child development.
- Produce a family-centered and holistic approach in programmatic design of the program, environment, and activities in the pursuit of equity, accessibility, and inclusivity.
- Evaluate and select appropriate and accessible tools and technology to maximize the learning experience.
- Differentiate between distinct therapies to advocate for the appropriate therapies for children.
Program Details
- This is an ONLINE program that meets Tuesdays from 4:30-6:30 PM PT (7:30 – 9:30 PM ET)
- Earn your Master of Arts degree in 2 years
- 40 semester units total completed in-residence and online with AJU
- 5 semesters total, including two Fall and Spring terms, and one Summer term
- Tuition information can be found at: (Link to Tuition Page)
Curriculum Map
Fall – Year 1
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
| EDU 604 | The Acronyms of Special Education: Understanding IFSP, IEP, IDEA, 504 and More | 3 |
| EDU 605 | Supervised ECSEI Practicum I | 2 |
Spring – Year 1
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
| EDU 613 | Research Methods in ECE Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 614 | Jewish Values and Educational Philosophies of Inclusion | 3 |
| EDU 615 | Supervised ECSEI Practicum II | 2 |
Summer – Year 1
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
| EDU 623 | Family-Centered Early Intervention | 3 |
| EDU 624 | Administration and Supervision of an Inclusion Program in ECE | 3 |
| EDU 625 | Supervised ECSEI Practicum III | 2 |
Fall – Year 2
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
| EDU 633 | ECE Special Education Curriculum and Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 634 | Therapeutic Interventions in ECE | 3 |
Spring – Year 2
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
| EDU 643 | Current Trends in Special Education and Inclusion | 3 |
| EDU 644 | Capstone | 3 |
Program Structure
- Length: 2 years
- Total Units: 40 semester units
- Format: Online cohort program meeting weekly
- Focus: Inclusive Jewish early childhood education, special education practices, leadership, and family-centered support.