Birth Through Kindergarten
This interdisciplinary program is co-administered by the Department of Specialized Education Services (SES) and the Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDF). Experienced and committed faculty members from both departments teach, advise, and mentor students through this innovative course of study.
Graduate Programs
Graduate programs focus on the biological, relational, early educational, social, and cultural foundations of development of young children with and without disabilities and their implications for families. We offer a Master of Education program with two concentrations and two Post-Baccalaureate Certificates.
The online Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Birth-Kindergarten Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and Development program prepares students to assume leadership roles in diverse settings serving young children with and without disabilities, ages birth to five, and their families. There are two concentrations in this M.Ed. program: Early Childhood Leadership & Program Administration and Early Childhood Leadership & Advanced Teaching Licensure.
The online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Birth through Kindergarten Initial Licensure provides graduate level preparation and experiences in inclusive early childhood that leads to eligibility for an initial North Carolina Birth-Kindergarten (BK) teaching license.
The online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Leadership in Infant Toddler Learning provides the preparation necessary to seek employment in leadership positions within early care and education settings.
Still have a question? Please review our BK FAQs document.
Undergraduate Program
The undergraduate program prepares professionals to work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners with and without disabilities and their families. Undergraduates can prepare for birth through kindergarten teacher licensure or focus on children’s development in their diverse cultural, school, and family contexts.
For more information about our undergraduate program, please review the academic program pages below:
- Undergraduate Birth-Kindergarten Education Program
- B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies, concentration in Early Care and Education (ECE)
- B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies, concentration in Birth through Kindergarten Teacher Education (BKTE)
Still have a question? Please review our BK FAQs document.
Birth-Kindergarten Faculty and Staff
Below is a list of Special Education Services (SES) faculty teaching courses in birth-kindergarten. Click on their name, to learn more about them and their research interest.
Heather Coleman
Dr. Coleman has a passion for supporting young children, children with autism and their families, and early childhood providers
Learn more about Dr. Coleman from her Bio Page.
Dr. Coleman is currently accepting graduate students!
Salih Rakap
Dr. Rakap has a passion for supporting development, engagement, and learning of young children with disabilities, their parents, and teachers
Learn more about Dr. Rakap from his Bio Page.
Dr. Rakap is currently accepting graduate students!
Hatice Ghulamani
Dr. Ghulamani’s teaching and service focuses on Birth through Kindergarten education and North Carolina Teacher Licensure, early intervention and family professional partnerships and culturally responsive early childhood special education practices and personnel preparation programs.
Learn more about Dr. Ghulamani from her Bio Page.
Dr. Ghulamani is currently accepting graduate students.
Carol Jordan
Dr. Jordan’s teaching and service focuses on inclusion; family partnerships; socially/emotionally supportive settings for young children; uncovering biases that contribute to the barriers preventing full-inclusion of children with disabilities in schools/community programs; and exploring and elevating parent perceptions/perspectives of disability and inclusion.
Learn more about Dr. Jordan from her Bio Page.
Dr. Jordan is currently accepting graduate students.
