Adolescent Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist with Extension Advanced Certificate

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NY State Program Code: 35004
HEGIS Code: 0808.00
CIP Code: 13.1001

(12-21 Credits)
Estimated time of completion: 1.5 years

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 - Adolescence Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist with Extension

This program will prepare students with a valid NY State teacher certification to become certified as a Generalist in Students with Disabilities Grade 7-12. An optional extension in the content area is available. Additional coursework may be required for the Generalist or Content Extension certificate.

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For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at adelphi.edu/ge.

Prerequisite Courses

EEC (0810) 600 - Introduction to Special Education Credits: 3.00 (25 hrs)
EEC (0810) 560 - Managing Inclusive Environments Credits: 3.00
or
EEC (0810) 710 - Classroom Management Credits: 3.00 (25 hrs)

Core courses to be taken after all prerequisite courses are completed:

EEC (0810) 700 - Foundations, Families,Cultures and Learning Credits: 3.00 (10 hrs)
EEC (0810) 720 - Formal and Informal Methods of Assessment Credits: 3.00 (25 hrs)
EEC (0810) 750 - Methods of Instruction Credits: 3.00 (25 hrs)

Electives

(choose 3 credits)

EEC (0810) 705 - Team Collaboration Credits: 3.00
EEC (0810) 540 - Intro to Autism Spectrum Disorders Credits: 3.00
EEC (0810) 620 - Technology and Instruction Credits: 3.00

Practicum or Student Teaching

(By advisement) (Waived for those who are completing student teaching as part of a STEP M.A. degree (IRP codes 23166 and 23167))

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