A University Certificate designed for Post-Bachelor’s students with a Concentration of 18 units of selected coursework in the Early Childhood Special Education Credential Program. Provides interdisciplinary training to holders of Bachelor’s Degrees in one of the disciplines involved in providing early intervention services. Contact the Department Office at (818) 677-2596 for more information about the following Certificate Program.

Prerequisite (3 units):

SPED 431 Atypical Development of Young Children with Disabilities (3)

Core (12 units):

SPED 500 Communication and Early Literacy Development of Young Children with Disabilities (3)
SPED 520EC Assessment and Evaluation in Early Childhood Special Education (3)
SPED 535 Collaboration with Families in Early Childhood Special Education (3)
SPED 578 Field Work in ECSE: Infant/Toddler (3)
or SPED 580ECI Advanced Specialist Field Work in ECSE (3)

Note: Fieldwork requires proof of TB and fingerprint clearance.

Electives (3 units)

SPED 402 Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavior Support (3)
SPED 532 ECSE Curriculum and Instruction (3)
SPED 536 Methods for Young Children with Disabilities: Motor and Adaptive Skills (3)
SPED 537 Methods for Young Children with Multiple Disabilities: Sensory Impairments (3)
SPED 538 Early Intervention Practices (3)