Inclusive Early Childhood Education Graduate Certificate Program
This graduate program in Early Childhood Special Education qualifies students to earn Colorado Department of Education teaching license/endorsement in Early Childhood Education (age birth to 8 years old) and Early Childhood Special Education (age birth to 8 years old). This program is ideal for students seeking advanced professional preparation and research opportunities in early childhood education, early childhood special education, and inclusive teaching! For students who seek to complete the certificate, but not the MA in SPED degree need only complete 27 credits. These credits may be applied towards the MA SPED at a later time.
Fully online options available! These include:
- Inclusive Early Childhood Education Graduate Certification
- Master's of Arts in Special Education with Inclusive Early Childhood Education Emphasis
Inclusive Early Childhood Education
Required Courses
Financial Aid Priority filing date is March 1
FALL 1 COURSES
- IECE 5010 – Inclusive Child Development
- IECE 5600 – Inclusive Early Childhood Curriculum and Instructional Strategies
SPRING 1 COURSES
- SPED 5001 – Introduction to Special Education
- SPED 5020 – Teaching Students with Significant Support Needs
- TED 5570 – Elementary Literacy Methods
SUMMER 1 COURSES
- SPED 5303 – Designing Trauma Informed Supports
- IECE 5500 – Collaborative ECSE Assessment and Planning with Families
FALL 2 COURSE
- IECE 6950 – IECE Student Teaching and Seminar
Connect with Dr. Follari for individual program planning, email lfollari@uccs.edu.
Exams Required Prior to Student Teaching
Passing score on Praxis #5205, #5691, and #5024
If you have questions about the program before or during the Admissions process or would like more information, call 719-255-4996 or education@uccs.edu.