Special Education Teaching Graduate Certificate

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Teacher licensure program for individuals who are seeking a mild/moderate license in special education and who have already completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Program Code: 5045GC
CIPC: 131001

GPA Requirements for GCT in Special Education Teaching

Following admission to the GCT program, students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Students must earn at least a B- in all licensure courses.

Course Requirement for GCT in Special Education Teaching

The program of study consists of:

23 credit hours of specific coursework.
Practicum is a 2 credit hour course which requires 60 clock hours in a special education classroom.
Student teaching is a 6 credit hour course which requires a minimum of 60 full teaching days in a special education classroom.

Required Courses

MED 6500 - Curriculum Planning and Evaluation for Special Education Students Credits: (3)
MED 6515 - Foundations in Special Education: Law and Practice Credits: (3)
MED 6529 - Assistive Technology Credits: (2)
MED 6530 - Principles and Applications of Special Education Assessment Credits: (3)
MED 6540 - Advanced Managing Student Behavior Credits: (3)
MED 6580 - Advanced Learning Strategies and Transition for Special Education Students Credits: (3)
MED 6565 - Advanced Instructional Methods and Practices: English Language Arts Credits: (3)
MED 6575 - Advanced Instructional Methods and Practices: Mathematics Credits: (3)
MED 6860 INT - Practicum in Education Credits: (2)
MED 6890 INT - Student Teaching and Seminar in Special Education for MED Students Credits: (6)