Teaching Special Education Certificate
This program of study can only be completed by those pursuing a teaching endorsement in another content area or by currently licensed teachers. Students must be formally admitted to the Teacher Education Program and complete all of the professional education licensure requirements. See the Department of Teaching and Learning in the College of Education for more information.
Teaching Licensure - Teaching Special Education
Phyllis J. Washington College of Education
Catalog Year: 2022-23
Summary
Code | Title | Hours |
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Early Childhood Special Education | 3 | |
Special Education Requirements | 21 | |
Special Education Student Teaching | 6-10 | |
Total Hours | 30-34 |
Degree Specific Credits: 30-34
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.75
Early Childhood Special Education
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete one of the following courses: | ||
EDSP 403 | Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education | 3 |
Total Hours | 3 |
Minimum Required Grade: B-
Special Education Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete all of the following course: | ||
EDSP 405 | Assessment of Students with Exceptionalities | 3 |
EDSP 426 | Introduction to Transition & Community | 3 |
EDSP 454 | Advanced Academic Interventions | 3 |
EDSP 456 | Introduction to Methods for Low Incidence Disabilities | 3 |
EDSP 461 | Positive Behavior Supports | 3 |
EDSP 462 | Special Education Law, Policy, and Practice | 3 |
EDU 438 | Literacy Assessment, Diagnosis, & Instruction | 3 |
Total Hours | 21 |
Minimum Required Grade: B-
Special Education Student Teaching
Note: All special education coursework must be completed prior to the special education student teaching experience. An application is required to determine special education student teaching eligibility. See Teacher Education Services or the Office of Field Experiences for deadlines.
Initial licensure candidates complete a 10-credit practicum. Currently licensed teachers complete a 6-credit practicum.
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete the following course: | ||
EDSP 495 | Student Teaching: Special Education | 6-10 |
Total Hours | 6-10 |
Minimum Required Grade: B-