Advanced Certificate in Transdisciplinary Intervention

A university certificate designed for post bachelor’s students with a concentration of 18 units of selected coursework in the Early Childhood Special Education credential program. Provides interdisciplinary training to holders of Bachelor’s degrees in one of the disciplines involved in providing early intervention (birth-36 months) or early childhood special education (preschool) services.

**Participants must consult with an ECSE advisor prior to beginning the program (see contacts below).**

Program Requirements

Prerequisite (3 units):

• SPED 431 Atypical development of young children with disabilities (3)

Core (12 units):

• SPED 520EC Assessment and evaluation in early childhood special education (3)
• SPED 535 Working with families of young children with disabilities (3)
• SPED 500 Communication and early literacy development of young children with disabilities (3)
• SPED 578 Fieldwork in ECSE: Infant/Toddler (3) or
• SPED 580ECI Advanced specialist fieldwork in ECSE (preschool) (3)
• Note: Fieldwork requires proof of TB and fingerprint clearance

Electives (3 units)

• SPED 402 Behavioral assessment and positive behavior support (3)
• SPED 532 ECSE curriculum and instruction (3)
• SPED 536 Methods for young children with multiple disabilities: Motor and adaptive skills (3)
• SPED 537 Methods for young children with multiple disabilities: Sensory impairments (3)
• SPED 538 Early intervention practices (3)

Contact Information

Department of Special Education: (818) 677-2596 or sped@csun.edu
Dr. Zhen Chai: zhen.chai@csun.edu
Dr. Michele Haney: michele.haney@csun.edu