College of Education

ECE Master's Course of Study

Early Childhood: Inclusive Education Online

Course of Study

Admissions advising

Once you are admitted, we will share your Master's Degree Advising Plan Form with you through Google Drive. You should initially complete the form using our Online Schedule prior to meeting with your advisor. By having your advising form on Google Drive we can work on the same document throughout your program. Most advising sessions occur through Google Hangout or another online video application. Your advisor is also available to meet in-person at PSU or by telephone.

Program advising

Admitted Students can find the schedule of classes, course descriptions, program handbook, announcements, and other information on the Program Google Site.

For program advising, contact one of the following faculty members to schedule an appointment:

Dr. John Nimmo, Professor, Early Childhood: Inclusive Education, jnimmo@pdx.edu
Advising for the Online Early Childhood Master’s Degree: Specialization in Constructivism and Distributed Pathway.

Dr. Sally Guyon, Assistant Professor of Practice, Early Childhood: Inclusive Education, skguyon@pdx.edu
Advising for the Online Early Childhood Master’s Degree: Specializations in Infant Toddler Mental Health and Special Education, and Distributed Pathway.

Dr. Ingrid Anderson, Associate Professor of Practice, Early Childhood: Inclusive Education, ianderson@pdx.edu
Advising for the Graduate Certificate in Infant Toddler Mental Health and the 12-credit Indigenous First Steps Early Childhood Certificate

Program of study

Core + Research courses (18 credits)

  • ECED 550 Foundations in Early Childhood and Inclusive Education (4 credits) 
  • ECED 551 Child Development and Critical Perspectives in Inclusive Early Childhood Education (4 credits) 
  • ECED 552: Social Justice and Transformative Practice in Early Childhood Inclusive Education (4 credits) 
  • ECED 590 Action Research Proposal (3 credits) 
  • ECED 591 Action Research Implementation (3 credits) 

Specialization (18 credits)

Electives (9 credits)

IMPORTANT: All 45 credits must be completed within a seven year time frame and students are encouraged to complete their degree program within two to three years.

The following outline of classes shows when classes are typically offered but may not include additional sections added as the need arises. A more accurate listing of classes can be found in our online Schedule.

Course descriptions

For course descriptions, please consult the Program Google Site, the Bulletin, or Class Schedule.