Pre-K-8 and/or 7-12 Special Education Certification Preparation

Post-Baccalaureate Certification Preparation

30 credits

During initial advisement classes listed below will be selected to become the student's plan of study based on prior education and educational experiences. Student teaching will be required.

Program Features:

 

Additional Requirements:

Must hold valid Pennsylvania PreK-4; Middle Level 4-8; K-6; K-12 certification or Reading Specialist. 

 

Required Courses:

SPED 535Classroom Diversity

3 credits

SPED 550Nature and Needs of Exceptional Individuals

3 credits

SPED 551Inclusionary Practices

3 credits

SPED 554Curriculum & Instruction for Individuals with Mild Disabilities

3 credits

SPED 555Curriculum & Instruction for Individuals with Moderate/Severe/Profound Disabilities

3 credits

SPED 567Families in Education Process

3 credits

SPED 568Early Intervention

3 credits

SPED 570Collaboration in the Educational Process

3 credits

SPED 574Applied Behavior Analysis Prn I

3 credits

SPED 581Measure & Evaluation in Special Education

3 credits

SPED 584SEM: Vocational & Career Education for Exceptional Individuals

3 credits

SPED 591Assistive Technology for Exceptional Individuals

3 credits

SPED 595Special Education Field Experience & Student Teaching

3 credits