Early Childhood Special Education Certificate

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Overview

The special education program offers coursework for the early childhood special education certificate. This certificate authorizes special education credential holders to expand their age service opportunities to include the ages newborn to five years old.

Degree Program

Special Education Program

Unique Features

  • Evening classes with personalized schedule and plan
  • Highly regarded by school districts
  • Classes blend theory and practice
  • Full accreditation

Admissions Requirements

  • Application form and fee
  • Orientation interview (meet with program director for education plan)
  • Statement of Intent (1-2 pages explaining your goals)
  • Three references (see form below)
  • Addendum - special education (see form below)
  • Writing sample (copy of a recent paper you have submitted for a class or read an article related to your program of interest and give an analysis of it)
  • Special education credential*
  • Verification of current negative TB test within the last 12 months
  • Official transcript of BA/BS degree
  • Letter of explanation if your GPA is under 2.75

*Out of state credentials considered on an individual basis.

Your admissions counselor may require you review the following documents during your application.

Further Info

Total Units: 23