Early Intervention Developmental Specialist, Graduate Certificate

Credential: Graduate Certificate
Field of Study: Early Intervention Developmental Specialist


Program Overview

An Early Intervention Developmental Specialist works with young children with disabilities by implementing strategies, curricula, and interventions, and with families to support child skill development. The Early Intervention Developmental Specialist Graduate Certificate provides professional training in this area. 

Graduate Policies

For graduate policies and procedures, please review the School of Graduate Studies section of the General Bulletin.

Program Requirements

Students must apply for the university certificate upon completion of the program requirements listed below. The required 16 credit hours occur in a standard sequence over a 15-month period.

Required Courses:
COSI 431Medical Aspects of Developmental Disabilities: Theory and Practice2
PSCL 433Early Intervention Child Psychology: Infant and Toddler Development2
COSI 600Special Problems and Topics2
COSI 452AGraduate Clinical Practicum I: Case Management1
or PSCL 432A Early Intervention Graduate Practicum A: Foundations for Interpersonal Communication
COSI 452BGraduate Clinical Practicum II: Professional Issues1
or PSCL 432B Early Intervention Graduate Practicum B: School Practicum and Foundations for IPC
Choose three of the following:8-9
Methods of Assessment I
Early Intervention I: Theories and Practice
Early Intervention II: Evidence Based Practice
Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis
Total Credit Hours16-17