| Certificate
in Early Childhood Special Education
This program offers an opportunity for students enrolled in professional
programs or practicing professionals in education to pursue additional
training in working with infants and toddlers with special needs (from
birth to five years) and their families.
The transdisciplinary approach to this training makes the program equally
valuable for related professionals, such as physical and occupational
therapists, speech therapists, nurses, psychologists, and social workers.
Graduates
of the program may hold jobs in a variety of public and private early
childhood special education settings which include schools and hospitals
as well as private and government agencies.
Students are urged to observe the general requirements as well as the
specific departmental requirements stated here and in the special bulletins
available from the department upon request.
We offer 3 options:
1. Infant Intervention Specialization
The Infant Intervention Specialization is designed to
provide professionals with the skills needed to work with atypical infants(from
birth to three years of age) and their families. Emphasis is placed on
family involvement and an interdisciplinary approach to intervention.
Requirements
Include
|
SPED 777 |
Atypical Infant Development |
3 |
|
SPED 737 |
Infant
Intervention |
3 |
| SPED
780 |
Assessment
and Program Evaluation in Early Childhood Special Education |
3
|
|
SPED 736 |
Biomedical
and Development Aspects of Neonatal/Infant Care |
3 |
| SPED
779 |
Family
Systems and Services |
3 |
|
SPED 831 |
Internship in Early Childhood Special Education |
3 |
|
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Total
Units Required |
18 |
2. Preschool Intervention Specialization
The
Preschool Intervention Specialization focuses on preparing professionals
to work with three to five year old children who are disabled or who are
at-risk for developmental delay and their families. Emphasis is placed
on intervention techniques which successfully facilitate the child's development
in the least restrictive environment.
Requirements
Include
|
SPED 738 |
Preschool Intervention |
3 |
|
SPED 779 |
Family
Systems and Services |
3 |
| SPED
777 |
Atypical
Infant Development |
3
|
|
SPED 780 |
Assessment
and Program Evaluation in Early Childhood Special Education Settings
|
3 |
| SPED
831 |
Internship
in Education of Exceptional Children |
3 |
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Early Childhood Education Course of Choice |
3 |
|
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Total
Units Required |
18 |
3. Family Services Specialization
The Family Services Specialization program prepares professionals to develop
and implement individualized intervention programs for families, link
families with community services, and communicate effectively with family
members. Family situations that generate unique needs will be emphasized.
Requirements
Include
|
SPED 779 |
Family Systems and Services |
3 |
|
SPED 777 |
Atypical
Infant Development |
3 |
| SPED
737 |
Infant
Intervention |
3
|
|
SPED 780 |
Assessment
and Program Evaluation in Early Childhood Special Education Settings
|
3 |
| SPED
831 |
Internship
in Education of Exceptional Children |
3 |
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Family Counseling Course (offered through other departments) |
3 |
|
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Total
Units Required |
18 |
Program
Advisor
Summer Hsia
Phone: (415) 338-2502
Office: BH 148
Email: tshsia@aol.com
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Department of Special Education, 1600 Holloway Avenue, Burk Hall
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