Early Intervention Assistant 1: Certificate of Achievement

The Early Intervention Assistant 1 Certificate of Achievement assists in providing direct services and conducting observations and assessments of young children (birth through age five) with special needs in a center or home setting. Those who earn an Early Intervention Assistant 1 Certificate of Achievement will work under the direct supervision of an Early Interventionist.

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Program Requirements

Early Intervention Assistant I: Certificate of Achievement course requirements link. Please note: This link and all links for courses, below, go to the Taft College Catalog, an external website. Plan to return to the Taft College website.

Required Courses

Course Number    Course Name Credit Hours
ECEF 1500 Introduction to Early Care and Education: Principles and Practices 3.0
ECEF 1501 Early Care, Education, and Family Studies Curriculum 3.0
ECEF 1521 Practicum Field Experience 3.0
ECEF 1531 The Child in Family/Community Relationships 3.0
ECEF 1581 Introduction to Infant Development Infant, Family, and Society 3.0
ECEF 1590 Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3.0
PSYC 2003 Child Growth and Development 3.0

Required Specialization Courses

Course Number    Course Name Credit Hours
ECEF 1601 Diversity in Early Care, Education and Family Studies 3.0
ECEF 1611 Introduction to Children With Special Needs Birth to Age Eight 3.0
    Combined Total Credit Hours: 27.00

For More Information

     All links below go to external webpages on the Taft College Catalog website.