Bridge Project
Who is eligible to apply for the Bridge project?
- Accepted into the ECSE or ABA master's program
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- ECSE applicants need to complete the preliminary credential in ECSE.
- Commitment to fulfill a service obligation following the completion of their program. The service obligation entails working in a professional capacity with young children with disabilities for two years for every year of funding.
- ABA students in their second year of training are not eligible for the Bridge Project.
How long does the program take?
Bridge project, by design, is a two-year program that includes two summer sessions for ECSE scholars; and is a two-year program that includes three summer sessions for ABA scholars.
Can I apply to start in Spring semester?
No. Bridge project is cohort-based. Each cohort starts in Summer session.
Can I work and participate in Bridge project?
Yes. You could keep your job and participate in Bridge project.
Is physical residency required during the program?
Physical residency is required, there is not an online option for this course of study.