Cert in Special Education and Teaching

The Early Childhood Special Education certificate prepares students to support young children in inclusive and special education settings. Study covers child development and teaching practices, and it ends with a supervised practicum. Before the practicum, students must pass a Live Scan background check, which carries a vendor fee. The related early childhood education programs offer further options. The certificate is a compact sequence of required courses that can be completed on its own or later applied toward a related degree at the college. It suits students who want job-ready training without committing to a full two-year plan. Prospective students should look over the course list in the catalog and check with a counselor about how the units fit their plan. Advisors at the college are available to answer questions about planning and next steps.