Early Childhood Special Education (Dual Certification)

Why this program?

The Prescott College Education Department combines innovatory, accessible, quality curriculum with talented, experienced and knowledgeable faculty to provide our undergraduate students with superior training to meet the contemporary needs of students with a high degree of skill, professionalism and expertise. Social Justice is at the heart of the work we do at Prescott College. The rich variety of ethnic identity, languages, and cultural diversity in our country require clear, multiple and accessible pathways for children to experience success. The Education Department at Prescott College recognizes the diverse families, teachers, after-school program directors and community members as partners who strive collaboratively with us to secure the academic success of all children and young adults from birth through 12th grade and beyond. The Professional Preparation Program at Prescott College cultivates the knowledge and skills necessary for future teachers, leaders, and innovative thinkers to foster parent-educator relationships, cultivate collective decision-making processes in addition to other forms of democratic participation which have been historically inaccessible to many families and communities. We strive to offer cutting edge excellence so that educators may support communities, cultural difference, inclusion, and ensure positive learning environments for students from all walks of life.

What can you do with this certificate program?

The Early Childhood Special Education program cultivates the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required for educators of infants and young children (birth to age 8 / grade 3). Successful completion of degree requirements leads to an Institutional Recommendation for dual Arizona Teacher Certification in Early Childhood & Early Childhood Special Education.

Alternative Certification Pathways

New early childhood special education teachers recently offered employment by a school district or other Local Education Agency (LEA) requiring certification should contact Prescott College Admissions to explore alternative certification  pathway options.