Childhood Special Education (Grades 1-6) Advanced Certificate

Special Education

Stephen S. Rubin
Associate Professor
Director of Adolescence and Childhood Special Education
Alumnae Hall, Room 238
p – (516) 877-4986
f – (516) 877-4097
e – rubin2@adelphi.edu 

Advanced Certificate in Childhood Special Education (Grades 1-6)

Note: A Masters Degree and a valid N.Y.S. Certification in Childhood Education is required for entrance into this program.

This program leads to certification in Students with Disabilities, Grades 1-6

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Prerequisite Courses

May be taken concurrently with foundation 700-level courses

• EEC (0810) 600 - Introduction to Special Education Credits: 3.00 * (25 hours)
• EEC (0810) 700 - Foundations, Families,Cultures and Learning Credits: 3.00 * (10 hours)

Foundation Core Courses

• EEC (0810) 710 - Classroom Management Credits: 3.00 * (25 hours)
• EEC (0810) 720 - Formal and Informal Methods of Assessment Credits: 3.00 (25 hours)
• EEC (0810) 705 - Team Collaboration Credits: 3.00
• EEC (0810) 750 - Methods of Instruction Credits: 3.00 * (25 hours)

Student Teaching/Reflective Practice

(waived for those who have student taught in an Inclusive setting or are employed in an Inclusive setting, and for those who are completing student teaching as part of a STEP M.A. degree (IRP codes 23166 and 23167))

Prior to student teaching completion of all program courses, and passing scores on all required NYS teacher certification examinations are required. Candidates register for:

EEC 822  is only available to certified teachers who are working full time in regular education

• EEC (0810) 792 - Practicum in Special Ed for Teachers Certified in Other Areas Credits: 3.00

• or

• EEC (0810) 793 - Practicum Special Ed for Teachers Certified in Other Areas Credits: 3.00

Additional Graduation Requirements - D A S A Training

• EDU (0801) 697 - Dignity for all Students Act ( D A S A ) Training Credits: 0.00