Graduate Programs PA Certification: Special Education (Pre K-8 and 7-12)
Contact (Special Education): Prof. Karen Piscopo (kpiscopo@eastern.edu)
- Program Description
- Graduate Admission Requirements
- PA Certification Requirements
- Student Teaching Requirements
- Course Requirements
Program Description
The successful completion of this program will prepare students to teach in special education. This program can also be combined with M.Ed. in Multicultural Education. Student must hold an Instructional I or II certification in Early Childhood, Elementary or Secondary Education.
Pennsylvania PA Certification Requirements
Applicants must fulfill the following requirements before being recommended for a PA certification in their certification area.
- An exiting GPA of 3.0
- Successful Completion of course requirements in their certification area
- Successful Completion of PRAXIS II tests
- Student Teaching in their certification area
Course Requirements: Elementary Special Education Courses- Pre K-8 (Must hold Pre K-4, Elementary or Middle Level Certification)
Special Education certification requirements include:
|
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit |
|
EDU 501 |
Issues in Special Education* |
3 |
|
EDU 505 |
Teaching Techniques for Low Incidence Students* |
3 |
|
EDU 536 (507) |
Child Development: Pre K-4 grade or CLEP- Human Growth & Development |
3 |
|
EDU 602 |
Reading and Learning Differences (Prerequisite- EDU 600 or 601 or 603) |
3 |
|
EDU 682 (503) |
Evaluation & Assessment of Students in Inclusive Settings |
3 |
|
EDU 683 |
Evaluation & Assessment of Exceptional Students |
3 |
|
EDU 684 (530A) |
Inclusive Education with Field Experience* |
3 |
|
EDU 685 |
Emotional & Behavioral Disorders with Field Experience* |
3 |
|
EDU 686 |
Autism Spectrum Disorders with Field Experience* |
3 |
|
EDU 687 (583) |
Early Intervention with PDD & Other Exceptionalities with Field Experience* |
3 |
*- At least 10 hrs of required observation can occur in any of these courses.
Course Requirements: Secondary Special Education Courses- 7-12 (Must already hold a certification)
Special Education certification requirements include:
|
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit |
|
EDU 501 |
Issues in Special Education* |
3 |
|
EDU 505 |
Teaching Techniques for Low Incidence Students* (prerequisite: EDU 501) |
3 |
|
EDU 539 (507) |
Pre-Adolscent and Adolescent Development OR CLEP- Human Growth & Development |
3 |
|
EDU 602 |
Reading & Learning Differences (Prerequisite EDU 600 or 601 or 603) |
3 |
|
EDU 682 (503) |
Evaluation & Assessment of Students in Inclusive Settings |
3 |
|
EDU 683 |
Evaluation & Assessment of Exceptional Students |
3 |
|
EDU 684 (530A) |
Inclusive Education with Field Experience* |
3 |
|
EDU 685 |
Emotional & Behavioral Disorders with Field Experience* |
3 |
|
EDU 686 |
Autism Spectrum Disorders with Field Experience* |
3 |
|
EDU 688 |
Transition & Working with Families & Agencies |
3 |
*- At least 10 hours required observation can occur in any of these courses.
