Special Education Certification
The PrekK–12 Special Education certification programs have two options:
special education initial certification, and special education additional certification.
Special Education Initial Certification
33 - 36 credits
Courses are three credits unless otherwise indicated.
- EDG 589 - Dimensions of Being An Ethical and Courageous Educator
- EDG 537 - Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
- EDG 546 - English Language Learners in Inclusive Classrooms
- GELE 515 - Teaching Reading to PreK-4 Learners
- EDG 513 - Students with High Incidence Disabilities
- EDG 514 - Special Education Program Development & Evaluation
- EDG 517 - Postive Behavior Intervention Strategies
- EDG 518 - Students with Low Incidence Disabilities
- EDG 564 - Transition Services
- EDG 565 - Literacy Across the Curriculum
- GSPE 590 - Special Education Student Teaching (8 weeks/16 weeks)
Students may complete the Master of Education with Special Education Certification by completing an additional three courses (9 credits).
- EDG 501 - Educational Research
- EDG 521 - Socio-Cultural Foundations of Education
- EDG 540 - Philosophical Foundations of Education
Special Education Additional Certification
21 credits
Courses are three credits unless otherwise indicated.
Certification Requirements
- EDG 513 - Students with High Incidence Disabilities
- EDG 514 - Special Education Program Development & Evaluation
- EDG 517 - Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies
- EDG 518 - Students with Low Incidence Disabilities
- EDG 564 - Transition Services
- EDG 565 - Literacy Across the Curriculum
- EDG 582 - Practicum PreK-12
Students may complete the Master of Education with Special Education Certification by completing an additional three courses (9 credits).
- EDG 501 - Educational Research
- EDG 521 - Socio-Cultural Foundations of Education
- EDG 540 - Philosophical Foundations of Education