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INTERDISCIPLINARY SPECIALIZATION
IN EARLY INTERVENTION/EARLY CHILDHOOD
School of Allied Medical Professions
Department of Physical Activity and Educational Services
Department of Speech and Hearing
College of Nursing
Purpose
The purpose of the Graduate Interdisciplinary Specialization in Early Intervention/Early Childhood is to prepare students for professional roles in early childhood programs (those serving young children and their families). This project provides training that supports best practice models and offers students opportunities to gain an in-depth understanding of child development, family systems, early childhood interventions, and interdisciplinary teamwork. The students completing the program will be able to apply theories and models of early intervention practice and to analyze efficacy research that supports those theories and models. Graduates will understand the roles of professionals of early childhood and will demonstrate the essential skills for interdisciplinary practice.
Program Requirements
Students must complete 21 credits of the courses listed below including 6 hours of practicum. Students will complete two quarters of Early Childhood/ Family Practicum (6 credit hours total) and select five additional courses in any of the content areas: family systems and dynamics, child development, early intervention theories and practice, and models of service delivery. Of the 21 total hours, at least 14 hours must be outside the home graduate program and may include cross-listed courses.
Core Content and Courses
I. Content Area: Family systems and family dynamics (3-5 credit hours)
Objectives of courses under this requirement include ability to work with families of young children with disabilities, supporting family function, and promoting family interrelationships. The goal is that students analyze family dynamics in a variety of cultural and socioeconomic contexts.
Course options include:
Course Number Course Title Quarter
HDFS 771 Cultural Diversity in American Families WI
EDU PAES 677 Parent/Professional Partnerships WI, SP
HDFS 764 Foundations and Issues in Family Science AU
HDFS 820 Family Theory WI, SP
NURS 653 Nursing-Child Assessment SU
NURS 721 Theories, Concepts & Issues in Advanced AU, WI Family Nursing
II. Content Area: Child Development, Disability, and Health (3 –5 credit hours)
Objectives in this content area include analysis of child development and the effects of developmental disabilities. Students apply current research of child development, including development of play, language, cognition, motor function, and pre-academic skills to intervention practices.
Course options include:
Course Number Course Title Quarter
HDFS 765 Advanced Child Development WI
SPH/HRNG 725 Early Language Development/Disorders AU
Cross listed 717.03 Developmental Disabilities AU
HDFS 663 Infant Development WI
ED T&L 848 Understanding Preschool Play SU
NURS 859 Advanced Practice Nursing ALL
III. Required Content Area: Early Intervention Theories and Practice (3-5 credit hours)
Objectives for this content area include application of current models of practice used in early intervention and early childhood. Theory based models are evaluated, analyzed, and critiqued using results of efficacy studies
Course options include:
Course Number Course Title Quarter
EDU PAES 760 Educational Assessment for Children WI
with Disabilities
PT 760 Clinical Science IV: Pediatrics AU
(DPT students only)
HDFS 669 Comparing Program Philosophies for WI
Young Children
AM 780 Introduction to High-Risk neonates and Neonatal Care Environments. Au (alt)
SPH/HRNG 714 Introduction to Sign Language Systems All
SPH/HRNG 716 Intermediate Sign language Systems All
IV. Content Area: Early Intervention Service Delivery Models/ Current Issues in Practice (3-5 credit hours)
Objectives include application and evaluation of current models of service delivery. Research supporting best practice models will be reviewed and analyzed. Inclusion, consultation, and home-based models will be discussed. Courses that explore the role of assistive technology with young children are included with this objective.
Course options include:
Course Number Course Title Quarter
EDU PAES 761 Instructional Programming in Early AU
Childhood Special Education
EDU PAES 763 Inclusion for Young Children with WI
Disabilities
AM 802 New and Emerging Assistive Technologies AU, SP
for Individuals with Disabilities
EDU T & L 830 Early Childhood Education: WI
Multi-Cultural Influences
OT 702 Theoretical Approaches in Occupational
Therapy with Children SU(ALT)
PT 773 Management of the Child SU
(DPT students only)
Cross listed 717.02 Interdisciplinary Perspectives on SU
Autism Spectrum Disorders
V. Early Childhood/ Family Practicum (6 credit hours)
Students are required to register for two quarters of practicum (3 credit hours each). This course is an intensive experience in early childhood services and/or with families of children with significant disabilities. Students can register in one of the participating departments other than their own.
Course Options Include:
OT 889.02
PT 889
SP&HRNG 793
NURS 793
PAES 884
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