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SWD – Initial Certification - Adolescent Generalist 7-12- M.S.

 

Adolescent Initial Certification - SWD  Generalist (7-12) M.S.

New York State Program Code: 26605

HEGIS Code: 0808.00 (Special Education, General)

Certification with New York State  is for  Initial Certification in Adolescent Education SWD  Generalist 7-12 M.S. 

Prerequisites for this program  is Adolescent Initial Certification -

Required courses (33 credits):

 
COURSE # DESCRIPTION CREDITS
 EDU 502

 Theoretical Foundations and Teaching Practices of Regular and Special Education for Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6, Adolescence 7-12

 3
 EDU 513

 Meeting the Needs of Culturally Diverse Students in Inclusive Classrooms in  Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6, Adolescence 7-12

 3
 EDU 521

 Technology for Inclusive Classroom Teachers Birth-2, Childhood 1-6, Adolescence 7-12

 *
 or

 Complete either 521 or 522*

 3
 EDU 522

 Advanced Design Technology for Inclusive Classroom Teachers

  *
 EDU 537

 Diverse Abilities and Needs of Students in Inclusive Classrooms Birth-Grade 2,   Childhood 1-6, Adolescence 7-12 

 3
 EDU 547C

 Developing Action Research for Special Education and Inclusive Classsrooms in Adolescent Education

 3
 EDU 549C

 Teacher as Researcher in Special Education and Inclusive Classrooms in Adolescent Learners

 3
 EDU  570

 Characteristics of Students with Disabilities, Developmental Delays or Autism  Spectrum Disorders

 3
 EDU 571

 Assessment and Evaluation of Students with Disabilities

 3
EDU 573

Strategies and Methods for Teaching Adolescent Students with Disabilities

 3
 EDU 575

 Curriculum Content, Practices and Environmental Issues for Teaching Adolescent Students with Disabilities

 3
 EDU 576

 Special Education Practicum

  3
 or Complete 576 and 579 or 578 and 579 or 569
  
 EDU 578

 Special Education: Student Teaching Adolescent (Grades 7-12)

 3
 EDU 579

 Student Teaching Seminar-Special Education Adolescent (Grades 7-12)

0
 or

  569 Students who already have student teaching in Sped

  
 EDU 569

 Autism and Asperger in Inclusive Classrooms

 3

 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED:
33

*Designed for candidates who have classroom teaching experience and are knowledgeable in technology.