Special Education Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate - 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
Note
- 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.
Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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Early Childhood Special Education | ||
Complete the following course: | ||
EDSP 403 | Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education | 3 |
Special Education Requirements | ||
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
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 |
Special Education Student Teaching 1 | ||
EDSP 495 | Student Teaching: Special Education | 6-10 |
Total Hours | 30-34 |
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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.
Minimum Required Grade: B-