Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement

Courses

Course Sequence-27 Credits

Summer, Year 1

PECE 521 (First eight-week session): Documentation and Assessment in Inclusive Early Childhood Settings
PECE 524 (Second eight-week session): Proactive Management and Positive Behavior Supports for Young Children

Fall, Year 1

PECE 520 (First eight-week session): Foundations & Legal Aspects of Early Childhood Special Education
PECE 525 (Second eight-week session): Consultation & Collaboration in the School, Home, and Community 

Spring, Year 1

PECE 526 (First eight-week session): Family-Centered Intervention in Early Childhood Education
PECE 522 (Second eight-week session): Curriculum, Instructional Programming, & Early Intervention for Early Childhood

Summer, Year 2

PECE 523 (First eight-week session): Speech, Language and Literacy Development and Intervention for Young Children
PECE 527 (Second eight-week session): Medical and Technological Aspects of Early Childhood Special Education

Fall, Year 2

PECE 530 (First eight-week session): Integrated Curriculum and Instructional Methods for Early Childhood Education

Costs

This endorsement is being offered at our professional studies rate of $295 per credit hour (in-state) or $365 per credit hour (out-of-state) plus a one-time application fee. All courses are three credits.

Convenient payment options are available, including the Graduate Monthly Payment Plan available in fall and spring.

$7,965 - Estimated in-state cost for 27 credits
$295 per credit hour

$9,855 - Estimated out-of-state cost for 27 credits
$365 per credit hour

Admission Requirements

• Official transcript from your most recent college/university attended (bachelor’s +)
• Current, valid Virginia professional teaching license or equivalent from another state

Endorsement Flyer

View, download, and print the Early Childhood Special Education (pdf) flyer.