Early Childhood Special Education

Gateway Community College
20 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510

P: (203) 285-2189

F: (203) 285-2087

http://www.gatewayct.edu

Director: Earnestine B. Kirkland

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ekirkland@gatewayct.edu

Contact: Earnestine B. Kirkland

P: (203) 285-2189

F: (203) 285-2087

ekirkland@gatewayct.edu

Early Childhood Special Education

Year Program started: 1999

Max. Participants/Year: 25

Application Deadline: September

Program Timeframe: September - September

Academic Level Targeted: College

Racial/Ethnic Focus: Any racial/ethnic group

Type of Program: Career/academic planning, Education, Mentoring

Program Attributes: For credit, Financial aid provided, Counseling provided, Mentors/advisors provided

Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: education, psychology

Additional Comments: The Early Childhood Special Education Associate degree and certificate programs equip students with the skills to: screen and identify the unique needs of preschoolers and their families; define early intervention services needed; plan flexible, interactive curricula; and use the major laws affecting exceptional children.