Early Childhood Development and Learning: Diverse Children and Families: Additional NYS Certification - Advanced Certificate

Admission Requirements

1. A master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Birth - Grade 2 from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.5.
2. New York State initial, professional or permanent  certification in Early Childhood Education, Birth – Grade 2.
3. A personal statement.
4. A recommendation from a supervisor or academic professor.

Progress Standards

1. Minimum GPA for Retention - Graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to remain at Hunter College. Students whose grades fall below this standard are required to raise their GPAs to at least 3.0 within one semester.
2. No F in the first two semesters—students who receive a grade of F(WU) in any course in the first two semesters will not be allowed to continue in the program.
3. Progress holds due to Incomplete Grades - Students with two or more INs will not be allowed to register for any courses.
4. Key Course Performance Standards
   • Students must receive a grade of at least a B in certain key program courses. (to be determined by programs, labeled in CUNY First, and noted in the catalog)
   • Students who receive a grade of F/WU in certain key program courses may not continue in the program (to be determined by programs, labeled in CUNY First, and noted in the catalog).

Course of Study

Academic Plan

ECSB2-AC

Total Credits

20

• SPEDE 76800 - Fostering Development in Young Children with Diverse Abilities: Historical, Political, and Inclusive Perspectives
• SPEDE 76900 - Evaluation, Assessment, and Program Planning for Infants and Young Children with Special Needs
• SPEDE 77000 - Individualized Planning, Implementation and Progress Monitoring in Early Childhood (Birth through PreK) Environments and Curricula
• SPEDE 77200 - Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and Its Application to Young Children with Special Needs
• SPEDE 77400 - Adaptations for IndividualLearners Across the K-2 Curriculum
• SPEDE 77600 - Introductory Field Experience in Early Childhood Special Education

•      - Take either -

• SPEDE 77820 - Final Student Teaching in Early Childhood Special Education

•      - Or -

• SPEDE 77920 - Final Practicum in Early Childhood Special Education

Exit Requirements

1. An overall GPA of 3.0.
2. A grade of at least B in classes based upon field work (SPEDE 77600 ) and clinical teaching (SPEDE 77820  or SPEDE 77920 ).
3. Completion of the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshop.