Advanced Certificate: Special Education for Teachers, All Grades
The Special Education, All Grades, Advanced Certificate program is designed for licensed teachers who have previously completed master’s level study in any of the classroom grade bands. The curriculum combines coursework and fieldwork. Courses are offered during the day or evening over three semesters of full-time study, or students may decide to study part-time. Certificate holders will gain an understanding of the challenges of learners with disabilities and develop the content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and instructional strategies to support students’ growth to help them meet the Next Generation Learning Standards. Up to 6 credits may be transferred upon review of your transcript.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ED-610 | Foundations and Contemporary Issues Of Urban & Special Education | 3 |
| ED-650 | Collaborative Partnerships and Inclusive Practices in Special Education | 3 |
| ED-658 | Conducting Psycho-Education Evaluations And Developing High-Quality Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) For Exceptional Learners All Grades | 3 |
| ED-660 | Classroom Management Through Positive Behavior Supports | 3 |
| ED-672 | Foundational Literacy for Students With Disabilities (Pre-K-5) | 4 |
| ED-682 | Teaching Literacy and Application to Grade Level Content for Middle and High School Students With Disabilities (grades 6-12) | 4 |
| ED-690 | Making Math and Science Accessible: Teaching Students With Disabilities Grades K-6 | 3 |
| ED-695 | Teaching Mathematical and Scientific Concepts to Exceptional Middle and High School Learners | 3 |
Total Credits 26
Recommended Sequence
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ED-610 | Foundations and Contemporary Issues Of Urban & Special Education | 3 |
| ED-658 | Conducting Psycho-Education Evaluations And Developing High-Quality Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) For Exceptional Learners All Grades | 3 |
| ED-672 | Foundational Literacy for Students With Disabilities (Pre-K-5) | 4 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ED-660 | Classroom Management Through Positive Behavior Supports | 3 |
| ED-682 | Teaching Literacy and Application to Grade Level Content for Middle and High School Students With Disabilities (grades 6-12) | 4 |
| ED-690 | Making Math and Science Accessible: Teaching Students With Disabilities Grades K-6 | 3 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| ED-650 | Collaborative Partnerships and Inclusive Practices in Special Education | 3 |
| ED-695 | Teaching Mathematical and Scientific Concepts to Exceptional Middle and High School Learners | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 26 | |