Early Childhood Special Education (Licensure) Graduate Certificate
Early childhood special education teachers have the opportunity to influence the academic future of children. Intervening at this early age increases the chance for children to improve in areas such as social skills, motor skills, language, and speech.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the ECED concentration coursework, students must complete mandated state/accreditation assessments. The following courses are prerequisites to admission:
- ECED 401: Developmental Pathways of Diverse Learners, Birth-Adolescence (3 credits) OR ECED 501: Developmental Pathways of Diverse Learners, Birth-Adolescence (3 credits)
- ECED 402: Foundations of Language and Literacy for Diverse Prekindergarten and Kindergarten Learners (3 credits) OR ECED 502: Foundations of Language and Literacy for Diverse Prekindergarten and Kindergarten Learners (3 credits)
- ECED 403: Inclusive Curriculum for Young Learners: Planning Instruction and Guidance (3 credits) OR ECED 503: Inclusive Curriculum for Young Learners: Planning Instruction and Guidance (3 credits)
- ECED 404: Engaging Families of Diverse Learners, Birth – Grade 6 (3 credits) OR ECED 504: Engaging Families of Diverse Young Learners (3 credits)
Certificate Requirements
- ECED 511: Assessment of Diverse Young Learners (3 credits)
- ECED 522: Developing Language, Literacy, and Communication of Diverse Infants and Toddlers (3 credits)
- ECED 781: Seminar in Early Childhood Education (3 credits)
Select one from the following:
- ECED 791: Internship with Diverse Infants and Toddlers (3 credits) AND ECED 793: Internship in Preschool Early Childhood Special Education (3 credits)