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Micro-Credential in Early Childhood Special Education

  • TOTAL COST

    $3,400*
  • NEXT START DATE

    Apr 07, 2025
  • COMPLETION TIME

    5.5 Months
  • AVG. SALARY PREMIUM

  • SEMESTER CREDITS

    12

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Micro-Credential in Early Childhood Special Education

The Early Childhood Special Education Micro-Credential provides students with content to support early learning needs of diverse populations. Content addresses research, community partnerships, language development and assessment and intervention methods centered on supporting young children with special needs. Some of the courses in the Early Childhood Special Education Micro-Credential are recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education as meeting the coursework requirements for an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education.


Why ACE?

Low-Cost, High Quality

You deserve a great return on your educational investment, and we deliver master’s degrees at a total average cost of $9,500. Our graduates enjoy an average pay increase of over $21,000.¹ We also award over $1.1M in scholarships and grants each year.

Quality You Expect

We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our faculty work in the industries where you work and are committed to your success, contributing to our 86% graduation rate.¹ Our curriculum equips you with practical strategies you can apply right away, as well as skills to help you advance your career.

Flexibility You Need

Our virtual campus and convenient start dates provide you the flexibility you need to achieve your goals at a time and place that works with your busy schedule. Our student support services are available 24/7 and tutoring is included at no additional cost.

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Tuition

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Total Cost Micro-Credential in Early Childhood Special Education

Total Tuition

12 semester credits x $235 per credit

$2,820

Fees

$50 Application Fee
$50 Conferral Fee
$480 Technology and Library Fee
(12 Semester Credits X $40 per Credit)

$580

Total Program Cost

$3,400*

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Program Details

Majors

Focus of Study


Start Dates

With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.

April 07, 2025 Term

Apr 04, 2025

Payment Due

Apr 04, 2025

Application Due

Apr 07, 2025

Term Start

Apr 11, 2025

Unregister/Cancel Deadline

May 11, 2025

Term End

May 19, 2025 Term

July 07, 2025 Term

August 18, 2025 Term

September 29, 2025 Term

November 10, 2025 Term

January 12, 2026 Term

February 23, 2026 Term


Courses

Here are just some of the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.

RES5313

Research Methods for Early Childhood Education

3 Semester Credits

SPED5043

Building Collaborative Relationships

3 Semester Credits

SPED5073

Language: The Foundation for Reading

3 Semester Credits

SPED5083

Early Childhood Assessment and Intervention

3 Semester Credits


Admission Requirements

ACE General Admission Requirements

Program Admission Requirements

International Transcript Requirements

English as a Second Language Applicants

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