Early Childhood Intervention Specialist Licensure Preparation (Non-Degree)
The ECIS licensure provides individuals with the coursework and field experiences necessary to work effectively with children with diverse learning abilities in variety of special education settings from preschool to grade 3.
The ECIS licensure track is offered at the graduate level as a initial license or for individuals interested in a second license. Upon completion, candidates are eligible for the Ohio Department of Education Early Childhood Intervention Specialist teaching license. Individuals interested in the program can complete the requirements as part of their master’s degree or as a non-degree seeking student independent from a special education degree.
Admissions Requirements
Official transcript(s) from Baccalaureate program, minimum 2.75 GPA; goal statement; two letters of recommendation, Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form, and proof of a valid (unexpired), Ohio Resident Educator or Professional Teaching License.
Annual Application Deadlines for the Non-Degree SPED Initial Licensure Preparation programs (these deadlines do not apply to additional licensure preparation programs)
Fall Initial Licensure Application Deadline: July 1
Spring Initial Licensure Application Deadline: December 1
Summer Initial Licensure Application Deadline: April 1
For those Seeking Financial Aid:
Please note, the Graduate non-degree licensure programs do not quality for graduate level federal financial aid. Non-degree licensure program students should refer to the post-undergraduate section of the Student Financial Aid website for information on possible federal funding or reach out to the One Stop for Student Services.
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LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS (41 credits) |
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Course |
Title |
Credits |
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SPED |
63950 |
Curriculum and Intervention in Early Childhood Services (Fall) |
3 |
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63952 |
Family and Professional Collaboration in Early Childhood (Spring) |
3 |
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63953 |
Practical Applications: Birth to Five (Spring) |
3 |
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63954 |
Practical Applications: Teaming (Fall) |
3 |
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63955 |
Typical and Atypical Development in Young Children (Spring) |
3 |
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63956 |
Foundations in Early Childhood Services (Fall) |
3 |
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63957 |
Assessment and Evaluation of Early Childhood Services (Spring) |
3 |
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63958 |
Early Childhood Intervention Methods (every other Summer) |
3 |
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63992 |
Student Teaching in Special Education (4-8) |
8 |
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64951 |
Developing IFSPs and IEPs for Young Children (Summer) |
3 |
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64892 |
Advanced Practicum |
3 |
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69525 |
Inquiry into Professional Practice (with student teaching) |
3 |
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ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK IF NOT COMPLETED AT THE UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL (25 credits) |
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Course |
Title |
Credits |
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Curriculum courses: 25 credits required, must include 12 credits of Reading Instruction and 3 credit of Phonics. Choose from the following: |
25 |
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ASL |
19201 |
Elementary ASL I (4) required |
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CI |
57501 |
Teaching Mathematics in Early and Middle Grades (3) required |
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57502 |
Science Teaching in Early and Middle Grades (3) required |
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57503 |
Teaching Social Studies in Early and Middle Grades (3) required |
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67315 |
Survey of Children's Literature (3) |
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67331 |
Literacy Learning in Early Years (3) |
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ECED |
40105 |
Appropriate Phonics Instruction for Kindergarten and Primary Children (3) required |
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40126 |
Developmental Reading and Writing: Early Years (3) |
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MCED |
50007 |
Teaching reading with Literature in Middle Childhood (3) |
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SPED |
53040 |
Language and Reading in Special Education (3) |
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MINIMUM SUBTOTAL |
41 |
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- Early Childhood (PK-5) Initial Licensure Preparation (non-degree) Course Catalog
- Early Childhood (PK-5) Additional Licensure Preparation (non-degree) Course Catalog
- Special Education Early Childhood (PK-5) Initial Licensure Preparation (non-degree) Plan of Study (Word Doc)
- Special Education Early Childhood (PK-5) Additional Licensure Preparation (non-degree) Plan of Study (Word Doc)
- Graduate non-degree Application
- Helpful Hints for the Graduate non-degree Application (Word Doc)
Faculty Contacts:
Dr. Sanna Harjusola-Webb at shwebb@kent.edu
Dr. Ching-I Chen at cchen46@kent.edu
Professional Licensure Disclosure
This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.