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Early Childhood Special Education Approval

Students may earn an Early Childhood Special Education approval on a Professional Educator License already endorsed for self-contained general education (age 0 to grade 3) or LBS I (K to age 22) by having the following four courses required by the Illinois State Board of Education.

In addition to the National Louis University Graduate Admission Requirements, applicants must:

  • Hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) endorsed in the teaching field (teaching endorsements can’t be added to administrative and school support PEL’s)

Program Details: 

  • Requires 12 SH for completion  
  • A grade of “C” or better in all coursework is required
  • Note: Candidates may be eligible for financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid office for more information.

Required Courses

SPE 510Early Childhood Special Education Language Development, Differences, and Challenges

3
SPE 532Early Childhood Special Education Curriculum, Instruction and Methods

3
SPE 533Early Childhood Special Education Diagnostic Assessment

3
SPE 534Early Childhood Special Education Collaboration, Family and Community

3