Minor in Early Intervention
This program is offered online only if desired.
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 developmental therapy services. With a related degree along with these 18 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 Intervention.
18 credits
Required Courses
Students will complete eighteen (18) credit hours of academic coursework related to child development and early intervention services. SPCE 210 and SPCE 215 are co-requisites and are to be taken the same term. 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).
| ECYF 252 | Creative Experiences for Young Children | 3 |
| ECYF 210 | 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 215 | Assessment of Young Children With Exceptional Needs | 3 |
| SPCE 311 | Developmental Methods for Infants and Toddlers with Exceptional Needs | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 18