Denver Program
Thank you for your interest in the Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Program at UNC.
This program is offered in two formats to meet the needs of working professionals:
- A Hybrid program.
- Full Online Instruction
Based at our Denver Center at Lowry, the hybrid program offers Saturday face-to-face instruction as well as some online classes.
Candidates may earn either a master’s degree or endorsement. Those who have already earned a master’s may either apply to receive a second master’s or a non-degree licensure in either ECSE or EC.
The Master’s program consists of 36 credit hours (endorsement is only 33 credits.) Additional courses, up to 9 credit hours may apply for students seeking initial teaching licensure. Course requirements for endorsement/masters will be based upon individual student’s prior coursework.
The program length is dependent on students’ prior coursework/license/degree and how many credit hours students are able to take in a semester.
This licensure applies to a variety of career settings working with children up to 8 years old. The settings include public schools, child care programs, early intervention programs, and family support or home-based programs.
UNC allows prospective students to take up to 9 credit hours before formally being admitted to the program, meaning prospective students may begin classes while their application is being processed.
Please contact our Denver Center Program Advisor:
Rashida Banerjee, Ph.D.
Rashida.banerjee@unco.edu
(970) 351-1184
