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The Interdisciplinary Certificate Program in Early Intervention prepares future clinicians for work with infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities. Coursework and experiential learning provide opportunities for students to facilitate family-centered care for children under three years of age and their caregivers. The program is approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and meets the requirements for provisional licensure with advanced standing as an Early Intervention Specialist.
The interdisciplinary concentration in Early Intervention (EI) is designed for students who enjoy working with very young children and their families. Through coursework and practicum experiences, students are prepared to work with infants and toddlers with known disabilities or those who are at risk for developmental delay.
This specialization may be pursued as an independent certificate program or integrated into a graduate program in:
In addition, it can be integrated into the psychology undergraduate degree program. Personnel who work in the EI field may pursue the certificate program in the context of their employment.
Northeastern’s EI program is the only higher-education program approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), in accordance with Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). (Note: Students who reside outside of Massachusetts will need to review and follow the in-state requirements for working in Early Intervention in their state of residence.)
Courses are taught by faculty and speakers from the following disciplines: school pyschology, counseling, and developmental psychology; speech language pathology; physical therapy; and beyond. As a result, students experience an interdisciplinary approach that reflects current best practice in the Early Intervention field. Completion of the program leads to state certification at the advanced provisional level, which greatly benefits clinicians seeking subsequent certification upon employment.
If you have questions or concerns regarding professional licensure, please contact program director Shannon Whittley.
Degree type:
– Certificate in Early Intervention
Study modality:
– Online
– Full-time/part-time
Application deadline: August 1
GRE: Not required
F1 Eligible: No
The program of study consists of four courses and a practicum, which are integrated within the curriculum of a student’s specific degree program. All academic courses are offered in an online format that combines synchronous and asynchronous learning to optimize students’ participation in experiential learning. Because the program is interdisciplinary, scheduling of courses is done in such a way as to make it available to as many programs as possible.
The practicum requires 300 hours of field experience in a certified Early Intervention program. Field training usually takes place over two semesters, unless it is embedded into one semester of a discipline-specific degree program.
This is a sample curriculum, subject to change.
The chart below describes a sequence of courses as taught in the recent past. This chart is not a planning document, and may be altered based on discipline and degree program. For specific course planning, students should consult with their academic advisor and review the university course catalog.
To apply to the Early Intervention Certificate program you will need the following:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field, unless taken during senior year in a Northeastern University degree program
Two letters of recommendation
Official/unofficial academic transcript(s)
Completed application to the Bouvé College of Health Sciences (which may be integrated with application to a degree program)
Completed application to the Certificate Program in Early Intervention
Statement of Purpose: Please explain why you are interested in early intervention, and tell us about your experiences with young children.
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Shannon Whittley MS, CCC-SLP
Program Director
[email protected]
781-261-0293
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