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

Program

This program (Academic Plan: ECSEB2-AC) leads to a post-master’s Advanced Certificate in Special Education: Early Childhood, Birth – Grade 2 consistent with regulations of the New York State Education Department. The program is designed for students with existing New York State certification in early childhood general education; it leads to an additional teaching certificate in students with disabilities birth to grade 2.

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 or 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 INCs 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 key program courses. 

   • Students who receive a grade of F or WU in key program courses may not continue in the program. 

   • Key Program Courses are identified by the label (KC) in the course title.

Course of Study - 20 cr.

Academic Plan - ECSEB2-AC

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 (KC)
• SPEDE 77051 - Individualized Planning, Implementation and Progress Monitoring in Early Childhood (Birth through PreK) Environments and Curricula (KC)
• 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 (KC)
• SPEDE 77600 - Introductory Field Experience in Early Childhood Special Education (KC)
• SPEDE 77951 - Practicum in Early Childhood Special Education (KC)

Exit Requirements

1. An overall GPA of 3.0.
2. Completion of the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshop.