Early Childhood Special Education Licensure Graduate Certificate at George Mason University

Programme overview

This certificate offers required coursework for teacher licensure in Early Childhood Special Education. This certificate prepares individuals to work with children with disabilities, birth through age five, and their families. This certificate program qualifies for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development | Duration: 21 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 21 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education; Medical and Developmental Aspects of Disabilities of Diverse Young Learners; Assessment of Diverse Young Learners; Developing Language, Literacy, and Communication of Diverse Infants and Toddlers; Early Intervention for Infants & Toddlers with Disabilities: Collaborative & Consultative Approaches; Behavior Management Seminar in Inclusive Early Childhood Education.

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Entry requirements

In addition to the ECED concentration coursework, students must complete mandated state/accreditation assessments. The following courses are prerequisites for admission: Course List Code Title Credits ECED 401 Developmental Pathways of Diverse Learners, Birth-Adolescence 3 or ECED 501 Developmental Pathways of Diverse Learners, Birth-Adolescence ECED 402 Foundations of Language and Literacy for Diverse Young Learners, Birth-Age 5 3 or ECED 502 Foundations of Language and Literacy for Diverse Young Learners, Birth-Age 5 ECED 403 Inclusive Curriculum for Young Learners: Planning Instruction and Guidance 3 or ECED 503 Inclusive Curriculum for Young Learners: Planning Instruction and Guidance ECED 404 Engaging Families of Diverse Learners, Birth – Grade 6 3 or ECED 504 Engaging Families of Diverse Learners, Birth - Grade 6

Duration: 21 credits

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