Career Studies (221-636-11) PROGRAM OF STUDY  FIRST SEMESTER
Course #		Course Title	Credit
CHD	164	Working with Infants and Toddlers in an Inclusive Setting	3
CHD	210	Introduction to Exceptional Children	3
EDU	270	Intro to Autism Spectrum Disorders	3
EDU	271	Methods and Curriculum Development for Children with ASD	3
CHD	290	Coordinated Internship in Early Childhood Special Needs program	3
HLT	105	Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation	1
Eligible to obtain the Autism Certification from the IBCCES 1
Total Program Credits			16

¹The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) is a leading provider of specialized credentials in the fields of cognitive disorders and neurodivergence. The Autism Certification requires at least 14 hours of continuing education relating to autism. MECC’s program will provide those credit hours, after which students may elect to take the online Autism Certificate Competency Exam. Please note there is an exam fee charged by IBCCES that is not affiliated with MECC. Upon passing the exam, students will receive a certification number, a printed certificate, a wallet ID card, a digital badge, and the student will be listed in the International Registry as an Autism Certificate holder. The IBCCES certification, while valued by employers, is not required by MECC and will not impact completion of MECC’s degree.

For Further Information, Contact:

Ms. Hannah Mullins, Academic Advisor	hmullins@mecc.edu	276-523-9080
Miranda Oaks, Interim Dean of Arts & Sciences	moaks@mecc.edu	276-523-9045