Academic Program
Special Needs Endorsement, Pre-K
Professional Development
The University of Cincinnati Special Education Program provides online opportunities for individuals who hold current Ohio teaching licenses as K-12 Intervention Specialists or in Early Childhood Education, and who are seeking a Pre-K Special Needs Endorsement. These programs may only be entered during the Summer or Autumn quarters. These opportunities include:
This coursework is available at the professional development tuition rate, 50% of UC graduate in-state tuition rates. This applies to both in-state and out-of-state students.
This coursework may also be taken as a part of the Special Education MEd degree. Those options include:
- Full time study with MEd, with licensure courses online and master core courses either in traditional format on the University of Cincinnati campus, or online, allowing individuals to complete the license and MEd in four quarters.
- Part time study with MEd, with licensure courses online and master core courses either in traditional format on the University of Cincinnati campus, or online.
Admission Requirements
- Current Ohio Intervention Specialist License OR Early Childhood Education Provisional or Professional Teaching License
- Completion of Ohio Reading Mandate
- 2.8 Grade Point Average
Application Information
Application Procedures
Because of the special considerations of online instruction, each of these formats requires an application. Those which include an MEd also require independent application and admission to the graduate program (please call 513 556 3600 for information).
The application packet for Pre-K Special Needs Endorsement Program for individuals who hold a current Ohio license is attached, as is the advising sheet. For more information please email Hope Smith Davis or Dr. Stephen Kroeger.
Download the Application Packet (pdf).
Curriculum
The Online Pre-K Special Needs Endorsement Program is comprised of 8 courses (24 Graduate Credit hours) which can be completed in a single calendar year, however, individuals with licenses in Early Childhood Education only may need additional coursework in Special Education. The Special Education courses are all offered online, and interested participants should make sure to discuss individual course requirements with an advisor prior to beginning a program of study.
After successful completion of 12 credits of coursework students have reached the midpoint benchmark. In order to proceed in the program they must have:
- At least a 3.0 GPA
- Successful completion of performance assessments that occur in completed courses
- Acceptable Candidate Dispositions Progress Report
For program completion, students must:
- Complete all coursework with at least a 3.0 GPA
- Successfully complete all performance assessments
- Successfully complete the internship