Students with Disabilities (SWD) All Grades Advanced Certificate

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HEGIS Code:

CIP Code: 13.1015

(12-24 credits)

Leads to students with disabilities (SWD) All Grades certification.

Note: The Advanced Certificate is only open to candidates who hold a NYS teaching certificate in an area other than special education and a Master’s Degree. Please consult an adviser for recommended course sequences, fieldwork and other program requirements.

Advanced Certificate in Students with Disabilities (SWD) All Grades

Note: A Masters Degree and NYS teaching certification in an area other than special education is required for entrance into this program. This program leads to certification in Students with Disabilities (SWD) All Grades

(12-24 credits)

Prerequisite Courses (9 credits)

May be taken concurrently with foundation 700-level courses

EEC (0810) 700 - Foundations, Families,Cultures and Learning Credits: 3.00 *10
EEC (0810) 600 - Introduction to Special Education Credits: 3.00 *25
Or
EST (0836) 305 - The Child with Special Needs Credits: 3.00 *25
EEC (0810) 560 - Managing Inclusive Environments Credits: 3.00
Or
EEC (0810) 710 - Classroom Management Credits: 3.00 *25
EDU (0801) 697 - Dignity for all Students Act ( D A S A ) Training Credits: 0.00

Required Foundation Core Courses (12 credits)

EEC (0810) 620 - Technology and Instruction Credits: 3.00
EEC (0810) 680 - Autism, Severe and Multiple Disabilities Credits: 3.00 *10
EEC (0810) 720 - Formal and Informal Methods of Assessment Credits: 3.00 (25 hours)
EEC (0810) 750 - Methods of Instruction Credits: 3.00 *(25 hours)

Practicum and Reflective Practice Seminar

(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)

EEC (0810) 792 - Practicum in Special Education: Inservice Credits: 3.00 (Fall or Spring)
Or
EEC (0810) 793 - Summer Practicum in Special Education: Inservice Credits: 3.00 (available only to certified teachers who are working full time in general education).