Endorsement Plan
Early Childhood Special Education
An Early childhood Special Education endorsement provides licensed Arkansas teachers with the competencies and knowledge of evidence-based practices that are needed to provide an appropriate education for children 3 to 5 years of age who have disabilities.
This endorsement plan aligns with the Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education criteria. Faculty in the College of Education and Health Professions' special education program will provide expertise, access to partners across the state, and knowledge of early childhood special education standards.
Check the Arkansas Department of Education website for application forms and information.
100%
Online
12
Credit Hours
3.0
GPA or Higher
Required
GRE
Exempt
Required Courses
- SPED 5013 - Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education
- SPED 5023 - Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood Special Education
- SPED 5033 - Family & Professional Partnerships in Early Childhood Special Education
- SPED 5043 - Assessment & Programming in Early Childhood Special Education
Admissions Requirements
The following requirements are necessary to be considered for admission to the program.
- Earned bachelor’s from an accrediting institution with a GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Current licensure in Early Childhood PreK, Early Childhood P-4, or Elementary Education K-6.
- Application to the University of Arkansas Graduate school
- Official transcripts from all coursework, undergraduate and graduate
| Tuition / credit hour | $437.54 |
| Fee / credit hour | |
|---|---|
| Library | $4.41 |
| Network & Data Systems | $12.10 |
| Off-campus | $30 |
| Online Facilities | $2 |
Tuition and fees per credit hour reflect fall 2023 rates for students studying completely online. If an online student takes a course on campus, tuition and fees will differ.
Endorsement programs are not eligible for financial aid
Program Coordinator
- Dr. Suzanne Kucharczyk
Associate Professor
Curriculum and Instruction
suzannek@uark.edu
How to Apply
If you are not a current University of Arkansas student and want to take an online class or classes, you will need to apply for admission as a non-degree seeking student.
- Select the Graduate Admissions Application
- Select Start a New Application - see instructions below
- Create an account using personal e-mail at the bottom of the page
- Activate your account with the PIN sent to your e-mail.
- Click Start New Application at the bottom of the page
- Select the appropriate Application Type:
- Walton College of Business Graduate Application
- Non-degree Graduate School Application
- Graduate School Application
- Create an account using personal e-mail at the bottom of the page
- Start a Non-Degree Graduate School Application
- Under Term Information, select "Yes" to study primarily online as a non-degree seeking student.
