Special Education Teacher Certification

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An option for a teacher who possesses a teaching certificate is to obtain a Special Education Teacher Certification (N–8): 24 Credits. This certification option includes course work in the following content areas:

Requirements:

Baccalaureate degree and current Teacher Certification. EDU 525 : Introduction to Exceptionalities (or an appropriate equivalent of an Introduction to Special Education course).

EDU 536 Intensive Reading and Writing in a Least Restrictive Environment 3 Credits
EDU 546 Assessment Methods: Summative Formative, Diagnostic and Benchmark 3 Credits
EDU 547 Foundations of Autism Spectrum Disorders 3 Credits
EDU 552 Assistive Technology for Students with Special Needs 3 Credits
EDU 558 Teaching Strategies Seminar II: Pervasive Developmental Disorders 3 Credits
EDU 568 Classroom Management: Behavioral Disorders and Social/Emotional Disorders 3 Credits
EDU 576 Special Education Practicum/Internship 3 Credits
EDU 599 Collaborative Teaching: Family Collaboration, Communication, and Community Relationships 3 Credits

Note:

In addition to successfully completing these courses, students are also required to pass the related PDE required examination. Students pursuing the Special Education Certification option are also required to obtain and present proof of a current Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and a Pennsylvania Criminal Background Clearance. Candidates are to provide admissions a copy of the current teaching certificate.

Candidates for this certification option must also satisfy all admission criteria to the Graduate Education Program. For additional information about this certification option, please contact the Division of Education and Human Services at 610-558-5640.