Certificate Early Childhood Special Education

at Arizona State University

Modules:
 

• Foundations in Language, Literacy and Culture in Early Childhood
• Foundations in Typical / Atypical Child Development
• Social and Emotional Development of the Young Child
• Instructional Methodologies for Young Children: STEM
• Evaluation and Intervention Strategies for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers with Disabilities

Students with a major or degree other than those listed require additional preparation beyond the certificate. Students are required to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") and grades of "B" or better in courses of multivariate calculus, linear algebra and introductory statistics at ASU or an equivalent institution.

For International Students: US $12,562 per year.

There is a strong demand for both early childhood educators and special educators in Arizona and nationwide. Earning a credential that prepares graduates for both early childhood and special education can lead to many opportunities. Many graduates with early childhood education credentials hold leadership positions in Head Start, private nonprofit and private for-profit center-based programs, and public school early childhood environments.