Early Childhood Special Education P-3, BAE

Department of Special Education, Woodring College of Education

114 credits (without teacher certification)

136 credits (with teacher certification)

Introduction

This plan of study is designed to prepare personnel to work with children from birth through eight years who have been identified as at-risk for developmental delay and disability and with their families. The major combines studies in Early Childhood and Special Education. Since some students plan on working in community-based agencies rather than teaching in public schools, and therefore do not desire or need teacher certification, the public School Practica and Internship would not be required.

Students seeking a bachelor’s degree with teacher certification and an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education must complete the Professional Studies Core, the Early Childhood Special Education (P-3) major, and Public School Practica and Internship. Additional coursework required to add the P-12 Special Education endorsement or the Early Childhood Education (P-3) endorsement.

Admission and Declaration Process

Admission Requirements 

Grade Requirements

Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in the special education professional program and in all courses required for the endorsement.