Early Childhood Special Education (Birth to Five) Certification Program

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Post-baccalaureate students in Elementary Education, Family and Consumer Sciences/Child Development, or a related field are eligible. This certificate does not prepare candidates to work in a kindergarten or a primary classroom.

Required Courses:

EDEC 5220 - Children with Disabilities Credits: 3
EDEC 5230 - Curriculum and Materials for Young Children with Disabilities Credits: 3
EDEC 5240 - Evaluation of Young Children with Disabilities Credits: 3
EDEX 5720 - Special Education Law Credits: 3
FCSC 4124 - Families of Young Children With Special Needs Credits: 3
EDEC 4350 - Health Management Issues in Early Education Credits: 3
EDEC 4320 - Oral and Written Language Acquisition Credits: 3
EDEC 5580 - Internship in Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education Credits: 1
EDEC 5580 will be taken twice for this program.

1. EDEC 5580 (2 credit) Internship in Early Childhood Special Education Birth-3

2. EDEC 5580 (2 credits) Internship in Early Childhood Special Education 3-5