Minor in Early Childhood Intervention
Develop the Potential of Young Children
The 15-hour minor in Early Intervention in the College of Education provides undergraduates with necessary coursework to be eligible for employment in the field of Early Intervention and is offered as a collaboration between Special Education and Early Childhood programs. Early childhood intervention professionals work collaboratively with families and other service providers on how to support the development of young children with special needs within their everyday experiences. Focus of the course work emphasizes foundational knowledge on special education law, child development, collaborating with families, conducting developmental screenings and assessments, progress monitoring, service delivery and intervention pedagogy. This minor may be of special interest to individuals majoring in early childhood, psychology and social work.
The Benefits of a Minor in Early Childhood Intervention
In order to be employed in the State of Texas as an Early Intervention Specialist,
individuals must hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree and have at least 18 hours
of course credit relevant to specific to early childhood intervention and early childhood
special education. With this foundation, individuals are eligible for employment where
they will then, through Texas Health and Human Services, complete an ECI credentialing
system.
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Degree Requirements
Ready to learn about the classes you need to take to earn your degree from the College
of Education at University of Houston-Clear Lake? Find out all you need to know about
the required course work, complete with options for electives.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
Accreditations and Distinctions
The College of Education is accredited by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC).
We've earned national recognition for accomplishment and innovation, including the Christa McAuliffe Award for Excellence in Teacher Education.
Minor in Early Childhood Intervention Faculty
Amber Brown
Program Director and Professor of Early Childhood Education,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3627
Email: browna@uhcl.edu
Office: B1119-2
Shanna Graves
Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3578
Email: gravess@uhcl.edu
Office: bayou Suite 1119
Rebecca Huss-Keeler
Professor of Early Childhood Education,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3535
Email: huss@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Suite 1119
Preeti Jain
Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3567
Email: jainp@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Suite 1119
Neelofer Tajani
Clinical Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3543
Email: tajani@uhcl.edu
Office: B1119-3