Early Childhood Special Education, MEd

Program Description and Policy Information

Students are encouraged to read and understand the MLFC Student Handbook for the Early Childhood Education, MEd program, as well as familiarize themselves with the ASU Graduate College Policy Manual. 

For more information on this program please visit: 

• Handbook:

  • • M.Ed. Early Childhood Special Education Master's Degree Only Student Handbook

    • M.Ed. Early Childhood Special Education (Teacher Certification) Student Handbook

• Mary Lou Fulton College Website

• ASU Degree Search Tool

ASU students and faculty are expected to act with integrity in their educational pursuits - discover what academic integrity is and why it is important. 

Important: The Early Childhood Special Education, MEd was designed for individuals who do not need to obtain teacher certification. The Early Childhood Special Education (Teacher  Certification), MEd was designed for individuals who do need to obtain teacher certification in Arizona. 

Course Sequence

To determine the recommended course sequence to follow for your program use the drop down arrows below that correspond to the term you were admitted for. It is important to follow the assigned course sequence and discuss any variation from the sequence with an academic advisor. 

If circumstances find you needing to veer from the recommended course sequence, we invite you to schedule an advising appointment to devise an altered course sequence together. Any changes to your course sequence will also need to be reflected on the Plan of Study (iPOS) and approved by advising.

The complete list of required coursework for the program, in no particular order, can be found on the ASU Degree Search website.

Plan of Study (iPOS)

Every graduate student at ASU must complete an "iPOS", or Interactive Plan of Study. The iPOS functions as a contract between the student, the Mary Lou Fulton College, and the ASU Graduate College. It outlines the program requirements, including courses necessary to complete the student's program. Furthermore, its submission and approval is required for graduation. Advising will pre-fill the iPOS for each student and submit on the student's behalf.

Use your course sequence to determine when you are taking each class and in what section it should be listed on your iPOS.

NOTE: Completing your iPOS indicates the courses you PLAN to take and when. Completing your iPOS is NOT the same thing as registering for classes. You still must register yourself in all your courses each semester via My ASU > My Classes box > Registration > Add. 

Culminating Experience (The Applied Project)

ECS 593 Applied Project is the culminating experience course for the program. The successfully completed Applied Project constitutes the culminating experience for the Master’s Degree. Passing the ECS 593  with a grade of "B" or higher in your last semester is required for graduation. 

Additional Information

• Teacher Waiver for in-state tuition (must be submitted EVERY semester)