Minor in Early Intervention
This program is offered online only.
Curriculum is designed in compliance with First Steps in Indiana. A need exists in the state and nation-wide for early intervention services and training educated staff to carry-out services. With a related degree along with these 15 hours of academic coursework related to child development and early intervention for infants and toddlers, students will meet the minimum qualifications for persons working in Developmental Therapy as an Early Childhood Specialist (DT-EC). Not available to students enrolled in the Family and Child major with a concentration in Early Childhood Education and/or Early Intervention.
15 credits
Required Courses
Students will complete fifteen (15) credit hours of academic coursework related to child development and early intervention services. Students enrolled in the Early Intervention Minor are exempt from the prerequisites for SPCE 210 (SPCE 200 Min Grade: C; SPCE 201 Min Grade: C; SPCE 302 Min Grade: C) and the prerequisites for SPCE 311 (Prerequisites:SPCE 215 Min Grade: C).
| ECYF 252 | Creative Experiences for Young Children | 3 |
| ECYF 310 | Promoting Prosocial Behavior in Young Children: Guidance and Cultural Factors | 3 |
| ECYF 315 | Infant Toddler Curriculum and Environment | 3 |
| SPCE 210 | Theory and Practices in Early Childhood Special Education | 3 |
| SPCE 311 | Developmental Methods for Infants and Toddlers with Exceptional Needs | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 15
Total Credit Hours: 15