Early Childhood Intervention

The Early Childhood Intervention AA Degree builds a foundation of understanding and skills for those interested in providing inclusive services to all children and families. The program meets the state competencies for an Early Childhood Intervention specialist; prepares students to specifically work with young children birth to eight years of age who may have special needs; and provides the opportunity for students to participate in fieldwork experiences where they must apply learned theoretical models and early intervention methods in inclusive educational settings as well as special day classes that serve young children with disabilities. It is relevant for early childhood and elementary school teachers, teachers in after school programs, those desiring to work with children with special needs or in inclusive settings, and those entering the field of mental health preparing to work with children and families. The program will prepare students to become more culturally sensitive and to embrace family-focused perspectives that emphasize the value of individual differences in young children.