The MEdX program in Early Childhood Intervention and Family Support spans two years and begins each summer in early May. Designed with working professionals in mind, the part-time program offers a flexible hyflex format that combines late-afternoon synchronous sessions, which can be attended in person or remotely, with asynchronous learning opportunities.
The 30-34 credit hour curriculum includes core courses that cover foundational content for experienced teachers, as well as specialized courses focused on early childhood intervention and family support. As part of the program, students also complete a required summer internship in inclusive early childhood settings, earning credit through faculty-led coursework connected to the internship experience.
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Experiential Education Internship
Experiential education is a vital part of the MEdX program in Early Childhood Intervention and Family Support, beginning immediately with summer coursework and continuing through assignments embedded throughout the program.
A required summer internship provides real-world experience in inclusive early childhood settings, offering opportunities to apply evidence-based strategies with children and families. In this immersive experience, students learn to use the Inclusive Classroom Profile (Soukakou, 2016) to foster high-quality, inclusive practices. Supported by university supervisors and mentor teachers, they connect theory to practice and earn academic credit through coursework tied to the internship.
Licensure
Students who complete the program may be eligible for North Carolina Birth–Kindergarten Advanced or Add-On licensure, depending on their existing credentials; those without a current Birth–Kindergarten license may enroll but are not eligible for licensure upon graduation.
Academic Courses
- EDMX 766: Preschool/Kindergarten Curriculum and Learning Environments, 3 hrs
- EDUC 601: Education Workshop, 3 hrs
- EDUC 689: Foundations of Special Education, 3 hrs
- EDMX 762: Advanced Emergent Literacy, 3 hrs
- EDMX 716: Assessment and Differentiation, 3 hrs
- EDMX 710: Early Childhood Teacher Leadership, 3 hrs
- EDUC 763: Biological Basis of Child Development, 3 hrs OR Elective
- EDMX 767: Infant/Toddler Curriculum and Learning Environments, 3 hrs
- EDUC 601: Internship, Variable Credit hrs
- EDMX 764: Families and Teams – Sociocultural and Interdisciplinary Practices, 3 hrs
- EDMX 708: Teacher as Researcher I, 3 hrs
- SPHS 880: Autism Across the Lifespan, 3 hrs OR Elective
- EDMX 709: Teacher as Researcher II, 3 hrs