Overview

The Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education - Infancy (ECSE-Infancy) program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas is suitable for students with no prior ECSE background, as well as for those who have prior ECSE knowledge or education and want to acquire specific additional skills. The following are examples of students who can benefit from the program:

Individuals who have graduated from an ECE undergraduate program or related program several years ago who can use the Certificate in ECSE-Infancy program to stay current with ECSE changes.

ECSE professionals who want to retool themselves to acquire new ECSE skills.

Individuals with no formal prior ECSE education who want to learn about ECSE and earn the NDE endorsement in ECSE-Infancy.

Learning Outcomes

Communicate and work with families of children who have disabilities and who are under 8 years of age.

Identify systems and processes related to the coordination and collaboration of services among other agencies and disciplines which serve children who have disabilities and who are under 8 years of age.

Describe issues regarding physical and medical management of children who have disabilities.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Perspectives on Early Childhood Special Education
Family Education in Early Childhood
Assessment for Young Children with Disabilities
Seminar in Curriculum Development
Early Childhood Special Education
Strategies for Early Childhood Special Education

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

27 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Las Vegas, United States

Disciplines

Special Education Early Childhood Education View 415 other Masters in Early Childhood Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The ECSE-Infancy Certificate requires a minimum of 27 credits of studies. Each applicant for admission to the Certificate program must comply with Graduate College requirements for admission.
Minimum of GPA of 2.75 for all undergraduate work or 3.0 for the last two years of undergraduate study.
Completed Certificate application for admission.
One set of official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities sent directly to the Graduate College.
A one page letter of intent that includes (1) the ECSE Certificate area of emphasis (Infancy or Preschool) you are interested in, (2) your professional and academic goals, and (3) a discussion of your experience relative to the program. Please upload this letter when you apply on-line through the Grad Rebel Gateway.

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Tuition Fee

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International

26658 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26658 USD per year during 48 months.
National

26368 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26368 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

7736 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7736 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Las Vegas

880 - 1430 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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