ECE: Special Needs

Designed for experienced Early Care and Education teachers who are eager to increase their skill in working with children of all abilities. Explores the many facets of leadership positions, how to lead staff, and advocate for the needs of young children.

This program is approximately four quarters in length, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete graduation requirements. All courses must be completed with a minimum of C grade to graduate.

Prerequisites: COMPASS Reading 68 and Writing 33, or successful completion of ENG 82. Students are required to take the COMPASS test before entry into the program.

Note general education requirement: ASL& 121 American Sign Language requires a student to be at college-level English to enter that course.

Admission: Classes are offered in the evenings with an arranged practicum experience.

Program Requirements

Catalog No.

Course Name

Credits

ECE 120

Interpersonal Skills for the ECE Professional

2

ECE 230

Inclusion in ECE

3

ECS 146

Child Development: Infant/Toddler

2

ECS 150

Child Development: 3-12 years

3

ECS 206

Signing with Infants and Toddlers

2

ECS 235

Issues & Trends in ECE

2

ECS 264

Partnerships with Families

3

ECS 277

Professionalism & Ethics in ECE

2

ECS 279

Observations & Applications in ECE

2

ECS 284

Guiding Young Children

3

ECS 295

DAP Special Needs

2

ECS 297

Practicum 4: Special Needs

3

ASL& 121

American Sign Language 1

5

Total Credits for Completion

34

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