The Certificate in special education can be earned independently or as part of the Liberal Arts/Teacher Preparation Associate’s Degree. This Certificate includes three courses that fulfill the requirements of the Education Focus Transfer electives described above. The Certificate is also useful for currently employed paraprofessionals seeking approval as highly qualified under federal No Child Left Behind requirements. Courses in this Certificate are:
REQUIRED CORE COURSES
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TH |
LAB |
CR |
| EDU 215 |
Behavioral Challenges in the Classroom |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| EDU 220 |
Families and Professionals in Special Education |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| EDU 225 |
Curriculum Planning and Implementation for
Children w/Unique Learning Characteristics |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| PSYC 110 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
0 |
3 |
Early Childhood Education Option - must take all 12 credits
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TH |
LAB |
CR |
| ECE 100 |
Child Growth and Development |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| ECE 104 |
Foundations of Early Childhood Education |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| ECE 112 |
Learning Environments |
3 |
3 |
3 |
| ECE 114 |
Young Children with Special Needs |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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TOTAL CREDITS – 24 |
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School Age Option - must take all 12 credits
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TH |
LAB |
CR |
| EDU 101 |
Introduction to Exceptionalities |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| EDU 104 |
Foundations of Education |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| EDU 210 |
The Teaching and Learning Process |
3 |
3 |
3 |
| PSYC 210 |
Human Growth and Development |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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TOTAL CREDITS – 24 |
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