The B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Early Childhood Special Education concentration prepares students to teach and work in early care and education settings with children with and without disabilities. Multiple field experiences help prepare students and assist them in choosing their work setting after graduation.
Progress sheets for the Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Preparation Program can be found on the College of Education and Human Development Advising Resources page.
Sharon Gilbert
Professor
Contact for Early Childhood Special Education
Early Intervention Specialist
Whitney Idol
Assistant Professor
Early Childhood Special Education/Special Education
Boyoung Park
Professor
Early Childhood
Head Start and Child Care Specialist
Ask yourself…
If you answered YES to the questions above, reach out to us today! Contact our department at stel@radford.edu or Whitney Idol at widol@radford.edu.
This pathway was created for students who have obtained an A.A.S. degree in Early Childhood from a Virginia Community College. It leads to a Bachelor’s of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies: Early Childhood Special Education. There are two options in this pathway, licensure and non-licensure. Program completers that take the licensure path will also leave with a license in Early Childhood Special Education (Birth-5).
All courses are accessible for remote learners. You do not physically have to come to Radford University. Practicum courses in fall of final year have the possibility to be at your current childcare job. There is one semester of student teaching in an early childhood special education placement in the spring of your final year.
This program takes 62 credit hours from a Virginia Community College and adds 58 credit hours from Radford University for a total of 120 credit hours for your degree.
View the progress sheet [PDF] for both non-licensure and licensure paths, as well as part-time and full-time completion.
View the list of Virginia Community College courses [PDF] in the Early Childhood program that will transfer into the B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Early Childhood Special Education concentration at Radford University.
Step 1: Apply as a transfer student
Pay attention to the application requirements.
Your contact for the application process is Sherry Hazelwood call or text 540-385-4299
Let Whitney Idol, assistant professor, know you have applied
Applications for both deadlines are accepted after those dates as space is available.
Step 2: Financial Aid
Register for a virtual Financial Aid session with a team member AND complete the FAFSA.
Step 3: Apply for Project Pathfinders (if eligible)
Criteria
Visit Project Pathfinders website.
You will need to create an account.
If you have already received funding from this source STILL apply if eligible.
Contact Mila Spaulding at pathfinders@vecf.org
Step 4: Register for fall classes
When you are accepted, sign up for fall classes, or you may also start in the spring or summer semesters.
Contact Whitney Idol and she will assist you with registering for classes. If you have any questions in the process, contact Idol by email or 336-971-3764.
How and when do I need to decide if I am going for licensure or not?
Is there any financial support available?
Yes. There are scholarships available.
What can I do with this bachelor's degree and no license?
What can I do with this bachelor's degree and a license in Early Childhood Special Education?