2014-2015 University Catalog

Dual Licensure Early Childhood Education PK-3 and Early Childhood Special Education Graduate Certificate

Banner Code: E1-CERG-ECPS

This 45-credit hour certificate offers required coursework for teacher licensure in Early Childhood Education PK-3 and Early Childhood Special Education. Students who have completed graduate or undergraduate coursework prior to admission to this graduate certificate program may request that courses in this program be waived based on prior coursework. Students who are eligible to waive coursework must complete a minimum of 15 credits to graduate.

For policies governing all graduate certificates, see the Academic Policies section of this catalog.

This graduate certificate may be pursued on a part-time or full-time basis.

Certificate Requirements

ECED 501 - Developmental Pathways of Diverse Learners, Birth-Adolescence Credits: 3
ECED 502 - Foundations of Language and Literacy for Diverse Young Learners Credits: 3
ECED 503 - Inclusive Curriculum for Young Learners: Planning Instruction and Guidance Credits: 3
ECED 504 - Engaging Families of Diverse Young Learners Credits: 3
ECED 505 - Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education Credits: 3
ECED 506 - Medical Aspects of Physical and Sensory Disabilities of Diverse Young Learners Credits: 3
ECED 511 - Assessment of Diverse Young Learners Credits: 3
ECED 512 - Language and Literacy Assessment and Instruction for Diverse Young Learners Credits: 3
ECED 513 - Curriculum Across the Content Areas for Diverse Young Learners Credits: 3
ECED 514 - Mathematics and Science for Diverse Young Learners Credits: 3
ECED 522 - Developing Language, Literacy, and Communication of Diverse Young Learners Credits: 3
ECED 523 - Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Collaborative and Consultative Approaches Credits: 3
ECED 790 - Internship with Diverse Preschool Children Credits: 3 (Must register for 3 credits)
or
ECED 793 - Internship in Preschool Early Childhood Special Education Credits: 3
ECED 791 - Internship with Diverse Infants and Toddlers Credits: 3
ECED 795 - Internship in Kindergarten - Third Grade Credits: 3

Total: 45 credits

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Dual Licensure Early Childhood Education PK-3 and Early Childhood Special Education Graduate Certificate

Certificate Requirements

Total: 45 credits