Early Intervention and Inclusion Certificate
The Early Intervention and Inclusion Certificate prepares students to be trained educators who work with infants to children 8 years of age and who are faced with developmental delays and/or physical disabilities. Early intervention provides assistance at the first warning signs of educational difficulty to prevent further impediment. Students who complete the certificate may consider completing the remaining general education coursework in order to achieve the Associate of Science Degree in Early Intervention and Inclusion.
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- Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.
- Are you a part-time student? Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| CDE-110 | Child Development | 3 |
| CDE-101 | Principles of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CDE-125 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| CDE-103 | Appropriate Curricula for Young Children | 3 |
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| CDE-131 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| CDE-140 | Children and Youth With Exceptional Needs (formerly CDE-540) | 3 |
| CDE-147 | Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CDE-119 | Infant and Toddler Growth and Development | 3 |
| MATH-115 | Ideas of Mathematics | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| CDE-544 | Curriculum and Strategies for Children With Special Needs (formerly CDE-144) | 3 |
| CDE-143 | Supporting Children Who Have Challenging Behaviors | 3 |
| BIOL-115 | Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology) | 4 |
| HIST-112 | U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Total Units | 44 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CDE-101 | Principles of Early Childhood Education 1 | 3 |
| CDE-103 | Appropriate Curricula for Young Children 1,2 | 3 |
| CDE-110 | Child Development 1 | 3 |
| or CDE-110H | Honors Child Development | |
| CDE-119 | Infant and Toddler Growth and Development | 3 |
| CDE-125 | Child, Family and Community 1 | 3 |
| or CDE-125H | Honors Child, Family and Community | |
| CDE-140 | Children and Youth With Exceptional Needs (formerly CDE-540) | 3 |
| CDE-143 | Supporting Children Who Have Challenging Behaviors 2 | 3 |
| CDE-544 | Curriculum and Strategies for Children With Special Needs (formerly CDE-144) | 3 |
| CDE-147 | Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education 2 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 27 | |
| General Education Courses | ||
| Students must complete one or more courses from each of the following areas: | 16 | |
1) Humanities | ||
2) Social Sciences | ||
3) Science and/or Mathematics (96 or above) | ||
4) ENGL-101 or above | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Total Units | 43 | |
- 1
These are considered the core courses.
- 2
These courses have prerequisites.
- 3
Indicates that prior TB and criminal record clearance must be shown. (It is recommended that students begin this clearance process while enrolled in CDE-101 Principles of Early Childhood Education).
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Gainful Employment Disclosures: Early Intervention and Inclusion
Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2023
Program Name EARLY INTERVENTION AND INCLUSION
This program is designed to be completed in 16 months.
This program will cost $1,978 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $ 0 of debt.
The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: California
For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
NOTE:
Cost per unit $46
Parking Permits cost $80 a year or $40 a semester
RTA Go Pass cost $16 a year or $8 a semester
SGA discount sticker (optional) - $14 a year or $7 a semester
Student representation fee (optional) - $4 a year or $2 a semester
Help a Student Fund (optional) - $4 a year or $2 a semester
Student Health Center Fee - $52 a year or $26 a semester
*For summer session fees and non-CA resident tuition, please see: https://www.msjc.edu/StudentServices/EnrollmentServices/Pages/What-Fees-do-I-have-to-pay.aspx