Coordinator:
Julie Ricks-Doneen
102 Pawley Hall
(248) 370-4107
ricksdon@oakland.edu
Program description
The Education Specialist in Early Education Intervention degree is a 36-credit program that provides students with course content from both early childhood and special education. This blended preparation is critical for individuals working in the field of early childhood navigating the complexities of the current and continually changing issues in the field of early education and intervention. It is anticipated that graduates with this degree will assume leadership positions in a variety of settings such as early childhood settings, public and private schools, higher education, hospitals, and community agencies.
Admission terms and application deadlines
Before an applicant’s file can be reviewed for full program admission, all application documents must be received in Graduate Admissions by the semester deadlines listed below.
Interviews are scheduled subsequent to review of completed application.
Application requirements
To be considered for graduate admission, applicants must submit all Graduate Application Requirements and additional department requirements by the published application deadlines:
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- Additional department application requirements
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- Requirements for recommendations
The two recommendation forms must be from former college teachers or employers who can attest to the applicant’s potential for successfl graduate study.
- Vitae
- Writing sample focusing on a personal or professional experience that generated an interest in pursuing the education specialist degree in Early Education and Intervention.
- Interview may be required.
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Admission requirements
Admission to graduate study at Oakland University is selective. In making admission recommendations to Graduate Study and Lifelong Learning, each department assesses the potential of applicants for success in the program by examining their undergraduate and graduate records, letters of recommendation, prerequisite courses and any other admission requirements established by the academic department.
To be admitted to the EEI education specialist program, the following are required:
- Hold a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, or a related area such as Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Infant Mental Health, or Family Development.
- Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher in master’s-level coursework
- Additional prerequisite coursework or field experience may be required if deficiencies are noted in the applicant’s prior credentials or experience.