Special Education Inclusive Methods for Educators, Certificate
(Code 950-607)
The Department of Special Education offers a certificate program for individuals of any major interested in becoming more inclusive of children and adults with disabilities-- in the classroom and beyond. The program goals are for students to develop: (a) an understanding of disability and inclusion in PK-12 schools and communities, (b) inclusive pedagogical skills which emphasize providing access and supports necessary for successful inclusion of students and disabilities, and (c) collaborative knowledge and skills for working effectively as part of an educational team. This certificate will not satisfy external standards or lead to licensure.
Requirements: This certificate requires 12 credits of course work and is open to elementary-middle and secondary education majors. Students must earn a grade of C or above in all courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 6 | |
| SEIP 200 | Introduction to Diverse Learners | 3 |
| Inclusive Practices for Secondary Educators | ||
| or | ||
| Inclusive Practices for Elementary-Middle Educators | ||
| Electives (choose six credits) | 6 | |
| SEIP 219 | Introduction to Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 |
| SEIP 306 | Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers | 3 |
| SEIP 322 | Play and Sensory Pedagogy | 3 |
| SEIP 340 | Introduction to Mild Disabilities | 3 |
| SEIP 401 | Assessment of Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| SEIP 402 | Collaboration for Student Success | 3 |
| SEIP 418 | Career Education and Transition | 3 |
| SEIP 419 | Advanced Interventions in Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 |
| SEIP 425 | Integrated Curriculum and Inquiry | 3 |
| SEIP 430 | Trauma-Informed Practices for Inclusive Educators | 3 |
| SEIP 431 | Reading/Writing Remediation, Assessment, and Diagnosis for Students with Mild Disabilities | 3 |
| SEIP 439 | Secondary Methods | 3 |
| SEIP 458 | Advanced Behavior Interventions and Assessment for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities | 3 |
Students with a major in Special Education, Unified Special Education K-12 & Elementary/Middle K-9 are not eligible to pursue this certificate.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes:
- Students will acquire knowledge of disability as a form of diversity, what inclusion looks like in the PK-12 school setting, professional collaboration, behavior and classroom management, and approaches for including students with a variety of disabilities in the general education classroom.
- Students will acquire and apply inclusive classroom teaching practices focused on academics, behavior and classroom management, social skills, creating inclusive environments and classroom/school culture through a collaborative approach to educating students with disabilities alongside their peers without disabilities.