Certificate in Interprofessional Teaming in Early Childhood
The Certificate in Interprofessional Teaming is designed to prepare and guide professionals to engage in collaborative best practices in service to individuals with special needs and their families. Graduate students already enrolled in professional programs in the following six disciplines will be able to earn this certificate to augment their preparation to engage in collaborative best practices in services to young children with special needs and their families:
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Early Childhood Education,
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Occupational Therapy,
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Physical Therapy,
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School Psychology,
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Special Education,
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Speech Language Pathology
Students will demonstrate competencies through individualized programs of study, that will entail documenting 38 competencies in the areas of collaboration, advocacy, diversity and cultural competence, evidence-based practice, professional and ethical standards, technology, human development, assessment and evaluation, and service provision.
The Certificate is a 8-semester hour program. The certificate is awarded simultaneously with the professional degree. Coursework can be completed through a combination of on-campus and online courses and includes a practicum experience.
Admission to the Certificate in Interprofessional Teaming
Student must be currently enrolled in a professional program in one of these areas: early childhood education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, school psychology, special education, or speech language pathology. In addition, admission to the certificate program requires the following:
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Completion of the first semester in one’s program of study with a minimum 3.5 GPA and otherwise in good standing, as verified by program director and/or academic advisor
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A statement of purpose outlining one’s desire to complete the certificate
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A grades of B or higher in all certificate courses
To Apply to the Program
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Step One: Enroll Team Models and Community Networking (SPED 5270/7270)
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Step Two: During the course, submit your application and statement of purpose to the College of Graduate Studies
Requirements for the Certificate in Interprofessional Teaming in Early Childhood
For the Certificate, students must complete the following program requirements:
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A minimum of 8 semester hours of approved graduate course work
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A grades of B or higher in all certificate courses
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Completion of three seminars in teaming
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A practicum in teaming
In addition to the core courses required by the certificate, additional courses from the student’s professional program will be identified by the advisor. The certificate must be awarded simultaneously with the professional degree.
All coursework and requirements of the certificate must be taken within a four-year period immediately preceding the date the degree is awarded.
Plan of Study
A plan of study identifying the courses for the certificate is required after 6 credit hours. The certificate plan of study must include the following within the 8 semester hour minimum:
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3 credits of core in teaming
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3 credits of seminar in teaming
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2 credits of practicum in teaming
Guide for Developing a Plan of Study
Below is a guide for developing a Plan of Study for the Certificate in Interprofessional Teaming in Early Childhood. Students should work with their faculty advisor to identify specific courses to fulfill program requirements.
Code | Title | Hours |
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Core in Teaming | ||
SPED 5270/7270 | Team Models And Community Networking In Early Intervention | 3 |
Specialization in Teaming in the Profession | ||
CIEC 5610/7610 | Seminar I: Orientation to Interprofessional Teaming | 1 |
or OCCT 7610 | Orientation to Interprofessional Teaming | |
or PHYT 5610 | Orientation to Interprofessional Teaming | |
or SPSY 5610 | Seminar I: Orientation to Interprofessional Teaming | |
or SPED 7610 | Seminar I: Orientation to Interprofessional Teaming | |
CIEC 5620/7620 | Seminar II: Working Effectively with Team Members | 1 |
or OCCT 7610 | Orientation to Interprofessional Teaming | |
or PHYT 5620 | Leadership and Advocacy in Interprofessional Teaming | |
or SPSY 5620 | Seminar II: Leadership and Advocacy Interprofessional Teaming | |
or SPED 7620 | Seminar II: Working Effectively with Team Members | |
CIEC 5630/5630 | Seminar III: Evidence-Based Practice and Innovation in Teaming | 1 |
or OCCT 7630 | Evidence-Based Practice and Innovation in Interprofessional Teaming | |
or PHYT 5630 | Evidence-Based Practice and Innovation in Interprofessional Teaming | |
or SPSY 5630 | Seminar III: Evidence-Based Practice and Innovation in Interprofessional Teaming | |
or SPED 7630 | Seminar III: Evidence-Based Practice and Innovation in Teaming | |
Practicum in Teaming | ||
CIEC 5640/7640 | Practicum in Interprofessional Teaming | 2 |
or OCCT 7640 | Practicum in Interprofessional Teaming | |
or PHYT 5640 | Practicum in Interprofessional Teaming | |
or SPSY 5640 | Practicum in Interprofessional Teaming | |
or SPED 7640 | Practicum in Interprofessional Teaming | |
Total Hours | 8 |