College of Education

EISE Course of Study

Early Intervention Special Educator (EISE)

Course of Study

Program requirements

  • Part-time
  • Fully online
  • Cohort program
  • Field experiences include classroom, home visiting, and consultation in child care models
  • Focus on working with families from diverse backgrounds
  • Preliminary license: 55 credits
  • Endorsement: 21 credits
  • Preliminary license and master's degree: 64 credits

Program of study

Course CR # Sum Fall Win Spr
Year 1          
SPED 580: Introduction to Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education **** 3 x      
SPED 520: Families and Community 3 x      
SPED 583: Communication EI/SE ### 3 x      
SPED 584: Assessment **** 3   x    
SPED 585: Instructional Strategies I **** 3   x    
SPED 586: Instructional Strategies II **** 3     x  
SPED 581: Family Guided Early Intervention **** 3     x  
SPED 509: Practicum: ECSE **** 3       x
SPED 510 Inclusive Early Childhood Models 3       x
Year 2 3        
CI 571: Play Curriculum in Early Childhood Education 3 x      
SPED 596: Research in Evidence-Based Practices in Special Education 3 x      
SPED 579: Research 3 x      
SPED 597: Issues 3   x    
SPED 509: Practicum: Infants and Toddlers **** 3   x    
SPED 506: Culminating Project 3     x  
SPED 582: Specialized Techniques EISE PRAXIS 3     x  
SPED 507: Student Teaching Seminar 1       x
SPED 525: Student Teaching Experience 15       x

**** Courses to add for EI/ECSE Endorsement for those who have a license. Students must complete 509 ECSE and EI. SPED 582 is not required but highly recommended for endorsement.

Course descriptions

For course descriptions, please consult the Bulletin or Class Schedule.

Field Placement

Out of state applicants, please review the Considerations for EISE Students Field Placement. For questions, please contact the Field Placements office.

Program Completion

Instructions for Early Intervention Special Education Added Endorsement

Step 1 - Complete program requirements

  • Take 21 credits of required coursework
  • Pass the Praxis Special Education: Early Childhood/Early Intervention
  • Complete supervised 90-hour practicum

Step 2 - Apply for endorsement by submitting the following:

Step 3 - Review instructions for adding an endorsement to your existing Oregon teaching license.

General licensure questions? Contact Licensure directly.

Instructions for Early Intervention Special Education Preliminary Licensure

Step 1 - Complete program requirements

  • Complete required coursework credits (these will vary from 55 to 64 credits; you and the program coordinator will have determined the required credits based on which program option you complete.)
  • Pass the Praxis Special Education: Early Childhood/Early Intervention
  • Complete two supervised 100-hour practica and 400 hours student teaching for a total of 600 hours

Step 2 - Apply for a preliminary license by submitting the following:

Step 3 - Review instructions to apply for your Preliminary Teaching License in Oregon.