Early Childhood Special Education CGS

This program offers an accelerated path to early childhood and early childhood special education (PK-2) licensure.

Admission Requirements

1. Completed application form accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable fee.
2. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work.
3. Resumé documenting all experience in early childhood and/or early childhood special education
4. Bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in professional coursework.
5. Three candidate reference forms accompanied by letters of recommendation. If relevant, recommendations should include experience related to early childhood education, special education, and/or related field.
6. A performance-based evaluation that documents the candidate’s education and experience within early childhood education and/or individuals with exceptionalities, if possible.
7. Professional goals essay that describes candidate’s commitment to the field of Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education, cultural awareness, collaboration, and life-long learning.
8. Additional materials may be requested.
9. An interview may be required.
   
   

Retention Requirements

Grade of B or better in all courses.

Course Requirements

Required Courses

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
ECSE 510	Supporting Diverse Family and Community Relationships	3	Fall, Spring, and Summer as needed.
Early Childhood Special Education 520	Supporting Diverse Family and Community Relationships (	3	Fall, Spring, and Summer as needed.
ECSE 530	Comprehensive Assessment in Inclusive ECE Settings	3	Fall, Spring, and Summer as needed.
ECSE 540	Comprehensive Literacy in Inclusive ECE Settings	3	Fall, Spring, and Summer as needed.
ECSE 550	SEL/Social Studies in Inclusive ECE Settings	3	Fall, Spring, and Summer as needed.
ECSE 560	STEAM in Inclusive ECE Settings	3	Fall, Spring, and Summer as needed.
ECSE 639	ECSE Student Teaching/Inclusive ECE Settings	6	Fall, Spring, and Summer as needed.
ECSE 669	Best Practices in Inclusive ECE Settings	1	Fall, Spring, and Summer as needed.

Total Credit Hours: 25