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Early Childhood Special Education Certificate

The Early Childhood Special Education Certificate is authorized by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. It is designed for individuals who have completed Preliminary Education Specialist coursework in Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe disabilities. It extends authorization from birth through 22. Individuals credentialed in other areas such as Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing and Visual Impairments are authorized to serve birth through 22, but may add the certificate for professional growth reasons if desired.

Prerequisite

Completion of preliminary coursework in one of the Education Specialist credentials and background in early childhood development with focus on infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Certificate Coursework