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The Early Intervention graduate certificate is primarily intended for individuals interested in working with young children ages 0-3 who have or are at risk for developmental delays and disabilities and their families across a variety of settings. Early Intervention is a federally funded mandated service (Part C/IDEA) for young children and their families. Funding is available for the interdisciplinary training program designed for graduate students in Speech Pathology/Audiology or Special Education.

• Full tuition support for one calendar year (fall, spring, and summer semesters)
• Stipend, including the summer months
• iPad

• Graduate-level, research-based courses in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education in a "hybrid" format (combination of on-campus participation and online participation through video-conferencing)
• 125-hour internship in early intervention contexts each semester (fall, spring, summer)
• Ongoing coaching and video-based supervision
• Research project presentation at university research symposiums and other forums

The training opportunity is a one-year program designed to prepare future Early Intervention practitioners to:

• Provide developmentally appropriate, research-based strategies for infants and toddlers with delays or disabilities
• Provide empowering and capacity-building support to families through coaching interactions
• Team effectively with professionals from related disciplines
• Implement, disseminate, and advocate for evidence-based practices in Early Intervention