Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Preliminary Credential

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Preliminary Credential is a program taught at Fresno Pacific University, USA. Intake: Summer. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Preliminary Credential at Fresno Pacific University focuses on historical and contemporary theoretical, philosophical, legal, and empirical influences that support evidence-based practice in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education. Specialists with this credential may provide educational services to children from birth through kindergarten who are eligible for early intervention, special education, and/or related services under federal and state laws.

Courses are held in the evenings, and instruction is offered through online, blended, and traditional models. The program includes small classes, personalized advising with support from the program director, and mentoring during field placements, practicums, and independent teaching experiences. Required coursework includes early childhood special education foundations, laws and ethics, curriculum and technology, assessment and transitions, program design and development, and fieldwork.

Modules

• EDUC 642 - Language and Literacy: Theory and Practice I
• EDUC 643 - Teaching Elementary Mathematics
• EDUC 646 - Language and Literacy: Theory and Practice II
• SPEC 601 - Foundations of Special Education and Health
• SPEC 602 - Special Education Laws, Ethics and Inclusion
• SPEC 615 - Curriculum and Technology for Early Childhood Educators
• SPEC 618 - Assessment and Transitions: Early Childhood Special Education
• SPEC 620 - Early Childhood Special Education: Program Design and Development
• SPEC 657 - Comparative Development & Positive Behavior Supports
• SPEC 684 - Special Education and General Education Fieldwork
• SPEC 682 - Directed Final Practicum and Seminar
• SPEC 690A - Independent Teaching Support

The minimum requirements for admission in Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Preliminary Credential at Fresno Pacific University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Fresno Pacific University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Fresno Pacific University as pre-requiste for admission in Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Preliminary Credential.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Apply online at fpu.edu/applygrad
• Addendum to Graduate Application: Special Education
• Two graduate reference forms
• Official transcripts (all colleges/universities attended)
• Verification of negative TB test (within last 12 months)
• Certificate of Clearance or valid CA credential
• Education plan form
• Basic Skills Requirement/Official CBEST results
• Candidates may be admitted to the education specialist credential program in the spring, summer, or fall. Cohorts begins in summer.
• Verification of Basic Skills by degree
• Accreditation

Please check detail of study units at http://www.fresno.edu/graduate/program/early-childhood-special-education-ecse-preliminary-credential

• Provide educational services to children from birth through pre-kindergarten who are eligible for early intervention, special education, and/or related services

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.