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Early Intervention (Post Bachelor's) PDFDownload to print

College
College of Education, Health and Human Services
Department
School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences

405 White Hall
Tel: 330-672-2294
E-mail: oss@kent.edu
Web: www.kent.edu/ehhs/ldes

The Early Intervention certificate is primarily intended for individuals interested in working with young children ages 0-3 who have or are at risk for developmental delays and disabilities and their families across variety of settings. Early Intervention certificate provides skills and competencies specific to: contemporary and recommended practices in EI that are empirically based, contemporary philosophical orientations about young children and families, supporting families and caregivers to enhance children's growth and development, federal EI legislation, teaming with professionals and family members, ethical conduct in all professional activities, advocacy and inclusive practices.

Admission Requirements:
Applicants must meet admissions criteria for the special education program and hold a baccalaureate level degree.
 

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS (24 credits)
Course Title Credits
SPED 62951 Early Intervention in Natural Environments 3
  63892 Early Intervention Internship 3
  63952 Family and Professional Collaboration in Early Childhood 3
  63954 Practical Applications: Teaming 3
  63955 Typical and Atypical Development in Young Children 3
  63956 Foundations in Early Childhood Services 3
  63957 Assessment and Evaluation of Early Childhood Services 3
  64951 Developing IFSPs and IEPs for Young Children 3
TOTAL 24