Graduate Certificate in Interprofessional Teaming in Early Childhood

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: 

  • 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

  • A statement of purpose outlining your desire to complete the certificate

  • A grades of B or higher in all certificate courses

To Apply to the Program

  • Step One: Enroll Team Models and Community Networking (SPED 5270/SPED 7270)

  • 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: 

  • A minimum of 8 semester hours of approved graduate course work

  • A grades of B or higher in all certificate courses

  • A core in teaming in the profession that includes SPED5270/7270

  • A specialization in teaming in the profession that includes CIEC/OCCT/PHYT/SPSY/SPED 5610/7610, CIEC/OCCT/PHYT/SPSY/SPED 5620/7620, and CIEC/OCCT/PHYT/SPSY/SPED 5630/7630

  • A practicum in teaming in the profession that includes CIEC/OCCT/PHYT/SPSY/SPED 5640/7640

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.

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. 

Core in Teaming
SPED 5270/7270Team Models And Community Networking In Early Intervention3
Specialization in Teaming in the Profession
CIEC 5610/7610Seminar I: Orientation to Interprofessional Teaming1
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 5620/7620Seminar II: Working Effectively with Team Members1
or OCCT 7620 Leadership and Advocacy in 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 5630/5630Evidence-Based Practice and Innovation in Interprofessional Teaming1
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 Evidence-Based Practice and Innovation in Interprofessional Teaming
or SPED 7630 Evidence-Based Practice and Innovation in Interprofessional Teaming
Practicum in Teaming
CIEC 5640/7640Practicum in Interprofessional Teaming2
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 Hours8
  • PLO 1: Partnerships/Collaboration: Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with other professionals as well as parents of individuals with disabilities as well as individuals with disabilities themselves.
  • PLO 2: Advocacy: Engage in a range of activities that promote the well-being of individuals with disabilities and their families.
  • PLO 3: Diversity/Cultural Competence: Understand and accommodate for varying beliefs and cultures
  • PLO 4: Evidence-based Practice Use theory, research, and collected data to drive practice, provision of the best possible care for clients based on evidence and research previously conducted