Special Education, Early Childhood Education
This certificate program is under revision and is not currently accepting applications. The program expects to have an update by the Fall 2025 semester.
Overview
This program from East Tennessee State University is designed for individuals seeking add-on licensure in Early Childhood Special Education or wanting to enhance their knowledge of young children with disabilities.
This area of emphasis is designed to prepare individuals to teach young children (birth - 8 years) with disabilities and to work effectively with their families. This concentration prepares candidates for Tennessee licensure in early childhood special education.
Program
This program mirrors the special education add-on licensure requirements while also earning a certificate.
All applicable course credits can be transferred into the Special Education Master’s program if admitted.
Program information including curriculum and graduation requirements can be found in the ETSU Graduate Catalog.
Those persons seeking initial licensure in special education who have a baccalaureate degree but are not currently eligible for teacher licensure will follow the program of study designed to meet the state of Tennessee’s teacher licensure requirements within the special education high incidence concentration, low incidence concentration or early childhood special education concentration (ECSE).
Students admitted to the graduate program must successfully complete all applicable tests including the Praxis I and Praxis II. Deficiency coursework may be required, and may be taken at either the graduate or undergraduate level.
Cost
Credits to complete this program: 18 credit hours
| TN Residents | eRate (Out of State, 100% online) | Out of State |
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| $610 per credit hour | $765 per credit hour | $1451 per credit hour |
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*Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students. |
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Steps to Apply
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Step 1 - Create your ETSU Application Account
Step 1 Create your ETSU Application Account by choosing the "Sign Up" option
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Step 2 - Sign into the ETSU Application Portal
Step 2 Sign into the ETSU Application Portal and select "Start a New Application"
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Step 3 - Complete the Remaining Fields
Step 3 Choose "Graduate," select your student type (domestic or international), select "Certificate," term, then choose Special Education, Early Childhood Education and complete the remainder of the form.
