Graduate Certificate - Special Education

Summary

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
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

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
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-