
Overview
The Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education - Preschool 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-Preschool 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-Preschool.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe trajectory of typical and atypical development of children who are under 8 years of age.
- Analyze assessment of children who have disabilities and who are under 8 years of age.
- Analyze strategies for intervention or development of curriculum for children who have disabilities an who are under 8 years of age.
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Courses include:
- Perspectives on Early Childhood Special Education
- Family Education in Early Childhood
- Assessment for Young Children with Disabilities
- Seminar in Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Special Education
- Strategies for Early Childhood Special Education
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General requirements
- 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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23411 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23411 USD per year -
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6869 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6869 USD per year
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Funding
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