Pre-K Special Needs
The Pre-Kindergarten Special Needs Endorsement provides existing teachers with the coursework and field experiences necessary to work effectively with all preschool aged children in inclusive settings. The completed coursework will make the candidate eligible for the Ohio Department of Education issued endorsement.
This endorsement can be added to an existing teaching license (e.g., ECE license). The courses are offered at the graduate level only. 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.
Course Requirements
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SPED |
63950 OR 63958 |
Curriculum and Intervention in Early Childhood Services (Fall) OR Early Childhood Intervention Methods (every other summer) |
3 |
|
|
63952 |
Family and Professional Collaboration in Early Childhood (Spring) |
3 |
|
|
63953 |
Practical Applications: Birth to Five (Spring) |
3 |
|
|
63955 |
Typical and Atypical Development in Young Children (Spring) |
3 |
|
|
63956 |
Foundations in Early Childhood Services (Fall) |
3 |
|
|
63957 |
Assessment and Evaluation of Early Childhood Services (Spring) |
3 |
|
|
64951 |
Developing IFSPs and IEPs for Young Children (Summer) |
3 |
|
|
64892 |
Advanced Practicum |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
24 |
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PRE-K SPECIAL NEEDS ENDORSEMENT PLAN OF STUDY (PDF)
Faculty Contacts:
Dr. Sanna Harjusola-Webb at shwebb@kent.edu
Dr. Ching-I Chen at cchen46@kent.edu
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.