Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE)
What kind of work can I do if I follow this career path?
Here are just a few ideas!
- Early Intervention Educator (birth to three)-supporting children through parent coaching within the family’s home
- Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (three to Kindergarten)- work as a classroom teacher or coach community teachers to support preschoolers
- EI/ECSE Service Coordinator-work with families to assess needs and coordinate delivery of EI/ECSE services
- ECSE Inclusion Specialist- Coaches early educators to create high-quality, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate care environments for all children
- EI/ECSE Evaluation Specialist- coordinate developmental evaluations and assessments for children birth to five years
Average salary range for this transfer degree: $45,000-$95,000
What Degree/Certificate can I achieve and how much will it cost?
These are general estimates and will vary depending on the prerequisites you may need to take as well as program and textbook costs. There are financial aid and scholarship options available.
| Type of Degree/Certificate | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Associate of Science Transfer Degree |
$14,500 |
How long will I be in school?
Our programs are flexible to meet the needs of students who are working, raising families, and just managing life. We have students who will take one or two classes at a time and we have other students who go full-time with 3-5 classes each term.
For the Associate degree, transfer to Bachelor's degree if you attend full time you will be in classes 6-7 terms at RCC before transferring to the University.
How are classes offered?
Classes are a combination of online, hybrid and in-person format.
¿Tienes clases en español?
No tenemos clases en español en este momento.
I am interested! How can I find out more or get started?
Learn more about our programs at a free, drop-in, zoom Information Session.
1st Tuesday of every month, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
1st Thursday of every month, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
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OR take steps to get started at RCC! Admissions & Recruitment.
Coursework is based on the Standards for Professional Preparation of Early Childhood Professionals from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
