Overview
The Early Intervention program from Mississippi State University is framed by developmental, ecological, and family systems theories and recommended practices that emphasize the interactive nature of early development.
Program highlights:
- Early intervention specialists are child development experts who design and modify evidence-based plans to promote the highest level of functioning for young children.
- The program will draw upon a range of approaches that acknowledge the central role of the family in a child's life with services provided in natural, community-based, and clinical environments.
What are some potential careers?
Potential careers may include working in areas such as IDEA- Part C programs, early care and education programs, preschool classrooms, hospitals and clinics.
Who should pursue this degree?
If you have a high energy level, enjoy working with infants, toddlers and preschoolers and their families and can multitask, then, you are well suited to the types of careers for which this degree will prepare you.
Potential careers may include working in areas such as IDEA- Part C programs, early care and education programs, preschool classrooms, hospitals and clinics.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Theories of Human Development and Family Relations
- Application of Research Methods
- Trends in Infant and Child Development
- Effects of Poverty on Children and Families
- Medical Aspects of Developmental Disability in Early Childhood
- Inclusion & Family Centered Early Intervention
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
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Credits
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Public Health Health Administration Health Sciences View 571 other Masters in Public Health in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- An applicant for admission to graduate study must hold a bachelor's degree from a fully recognized four-year educational institution that has unconditional accreditation with appropriate regional accrediting agencies. They must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School and the Master of Science in Early Intervention program.
- Regular admission to graduate study in the program requires a minimum grade point average (last four semesters of undergraduate work) of 3.00/4.00. When a student is deficient in one of the criteria cited, the student's application, nevertheless, may be considered for admission based on the strength of other materials contained in the student's application.
Tuition Fee
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International
15420 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 514 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
15420 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 514 USD per credit during 12 months.
Funding
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