Early Childhood Ed and Early Childhood Special Ed Licensure Overview
The goal of the Vermont Higher Education Collaborative – Early Childhood & Early Childhood Special Educator (HEC – EC/ECSE) licensure programs is to increase the number of licensed educators in these fields. These programs are specifically designed to be accessible and affordable for educators who are currently employed on a full-time basis. Courses are provided on-site, through interactive television, online, or through a combination of all of these. In order to build a peer support system, these programs use a cohort model.
Features of HEC-EC/ECSE Tier 1 & 2 Programs
- Graduate level UVM courses
- Courses fulfill requirements to add an ECE or ECSE endorsement
- Licensure coursework lays the foundation for a Master’s Degree in education