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Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education (ESD) (22 credits) |
This program leads to certification in Students With Disabilities Birth–Grade 2 and to a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (C.A.G.S.); it does not provide a degree. The program is intended for candidates who already hold New York State certification in early childhood, have a master’s degree (needed for professional or permanent certification), and are seeking additional training and certification.
Program Pre/Corequisite: EEC 600, or the graduate or undergraduate equivalent within the past 5 years, with a grade of B or better.
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Course |
Credits
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| ECS 600* |
Introduction to Inclusive Early Intervention: Prematurity, Newborns, Infants, and Toddlers
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3
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| ECS 610* |
Creating and Maintaining Family Partnerships for Infants and Young Children with Special Needs
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3
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| ECS 620* |
Introduction to Inclusive Early Childhood Special Education: Preschool through Primary |
3
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Total Credits: |
9 |
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ECS Foundations courses must be completed prior to the following:
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Course |
Credits
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| ECS 700* |
Authentic Infant and Early Childhood Identification, Assessment and Progress Evaluation (Must be taken prior to or concurrently with ECS 710 and 720)
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3
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| ECS 710* |
Inclusive Curriculum, Methods and Teaming for Infants and Young Children with Disabilities (Pre or Corequisite: ECS 700 and 720)
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3
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| ECS 720* |
Positive Behavioral Support and Applied Behavioral Analysis: Self, Individual and Group Management in Early Childhood (Pre or Corequisite: ECS 700) |
3
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Total Credits: |
9 |
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All ECSE Advanced Sequence Courses must be completed prior.
Either ECS 840, or 860 Student Teaching I in ECSE and Clinical Seminar or ECS 880 or 891 Practicum in ECSE and Clinical Seminar
Adviser signature required. (No online registration)
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Total Credits: |
3 |
*25 hours of required fieldwork

Contact
For additional information, please contact:
Dorothy Phalen
Early Childhood Special Education Program Director
Harvey Hall, Room 232
p - 516.877.4025
e - phalen2@adelphi.edu

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