The Early Childhood Special Education Certificate focuses on working with children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse learning environments.

Course work includes childhood growth and development, guidance of children, causes, expressions, prevention and management of challenging behaviors as well as definition, characteristics, assessment, educational strategies, inclusion, family involvement, and services for children with developmental delays.

Students who complete these courses are eligible to earn a certificate in Special Education.  The Special Education certificate will better prepare the student to provide early childhood educational services to special needs populations.