Overview

The Early Intervention graduate certificate from Kent State University provides skills and competencies specific to contemporary and recommended practices in early intervention that are empirically based, contemporary philosophical orientations about young children and families, supporting families and caregivers to enhance children's growth and development, federal early intervention legislation, teaming with professionals and family members, ethical conduct in all professional activities, advocacy and inclusive practices.

Key Features

Kent State University’s Graduate Certificate in Early Intervention prepares individuals to work with infants and young children with developmental delays or disabilities.

The program emphasizes evidence-based strategies for assessment, intervention and family collaboration, providing students with the skills to support developmental growth in the critical early years. Through coursework and hands-on experience, students learn to create supportive, inclusive environments for young children and their families.

Careers

Those with the graduate certificate in early intervention are prepared for roles such as early intervention specialists, developmental therapists, child development consultants, or family support coordinators.

They may work in early childhood centers, public health agencies, or nonprofit organizations, supporting developmental assessments, individualized interventions, and family-centered care.

This certificate enhances the expertise needed to contribute meaningfully to early childhood environments and lead initiatives that support developmental progress and family engagement.

Developmental Specialist

Service Coordinator

Early Intervention Provider

Early Intervention Evaluator

Early Intervention Administrator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Early Intervention in Natural Environments

Early Intervention Internship

Family and Professional Collaboration in Early Childhood

Practical Applications: Teaming

Typical and Atypical Development in Young Children

Early Childhood Services

Assessment and Evaluation of Early Childhood Services

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

24 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education View 414 other Masters in Early Childhood Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Minimum 2.750 GPA on a 4.000-point scale

Official transcript(s)

Goal statement

Two letters of recommendation

Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form

English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency

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Tuition Fee

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19954 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19954 USD per year
National

19954 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19954 USD per year
In-State

10706 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10706 USD per year

Living costs for Kent

1036 - 1710 USD /month

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