Special Needs Endorsement (Pre-Kindergarten)

Program Description:

This endorsement is designed for the current teacher who wishes to add skills and knowledge regarding the young child with special needs.

Students seeking an endorsement in Pre-Kindergarten Special Needs must hold a current teaching license in Pre-Kindergarten, K-12 Intervention Specialist license, or an Early Childhood PK-3 license. Students who do not have a current (expired) teaching credential must complete the renewal requirements for a license prior to the granting of the endorsement in Pre-Kindergarten Special Needs.

After successful completion of the program and passing the state board of education examination required for this endorsement, students may add the endorsement in Pre-Kindergarten Special Needs to their current credential. Please consult with a Teacher Licensure advisor in the college’s Office of student Services for current information.

Admissions Requirements:

Current teaching license - limited to a pre-kindergarten certificate or special certificate for education of the handicapped or early childhood or intervention specialist license
AND
2.5 Cumulative minimum undergraduate GPA

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Program Requirements:

Program of Study

EDS 6200 - Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Intervention Specialist and Pre-K Spec Needs Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 6240 - Curriculum, Methods, and Materials for Early Childhood Intervention Specialist and Pre-K Spec Needs Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 6400 - Education of Children with Medical, Physical, Sensory, and Autism Spectrum Exceptionalities Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 6220 - Establishing Partnerships with Families for ECIS or PKSN Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 6590 - Assessment Skills for Intervention Specialists Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 6270 - Practicum in Special Education: Pre-Kindergarten Special Needs Credit Hour(s): 4

Special Needs Endorsement (Pre-Kindergarten)

Program Description:

Admissions Requirements:

Program Requirements:

Program of Study

Total: 19 Hours