The coursework required for you to complete Early Childhood Special Education will vary depending on your academic background and current certification. Typically, students who are certified in Elementary, Special Education or Early Childhood will need to take approximately 24 hours to add Early Childhood Special Education. For a list of specific courses, you will need to contact the teacher certification office at 417-836-8772 and request a transcript analysis. You can also request a transcript analysis by clicking here.