Graduate Programs: PA Certification-Pre K-4 with Elementary Special Education (Pre K-8)
Contact: Dr. Cathy Neimetz (cneimetz@eastern.edu); Prof. Karen Piscopo (kpiscopo@eastern.edu)Program Description
The program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a certification in Pre K-4 with Elementary Special Education (Pre K-8).
Course Requirements
|
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit |
|
EDU 501 |
Issues in Special Education* |
3 |
|
EDU 511 |
Learning and Cognition (or CLEP- Intro. Edcuational Psychology) |
3 |
|
EDU 512 |
TESOL Methods and Field Experience* |
3 |
|
EDU 536 |
Child Development (Pre-K to 4th Grade) (or CLEP Human Growth & Development) |
3 |
|
EDU 537 |
Early Childhood Education with Field Experience* |
3 |
|
EDU 571 |
Teaching Math, Science & Health* |
3 |
|
EDU 572 |
Teaching Social Studies & Language Arts* |
3 |
|
EDU 600 |
Early Literacy Foundations (Pre K-4) (min. 10 hrs. Tutoring) |
3 |
|
EDU 682 |
Evaluation & Assessment of Students in the Inclusive Settings | 3 |
|
EDU 684 |
Inclusive Education with Field Experience* |
3 |
|
EDU 610 |
Student Teaching | 6 |
|
EDU 620 |
Practicum |
3 |
*At least 10 hours of required observation can occur in any of these courses.
Required Elementary Special Education Courses (Pre K-8)
|
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit |
|
EDU 505 |
Teaching Techniques for Low Incidence Students* (Prerequisite EDU 501) |
3 |
|
EDU 683 |
Evaluation & Assessment of Exceptional Students |
3 |
|
EDU 685 |
Emotional & Behavioral Disorders with Field Experience* |
3 |
|
EDU 686 |
Autism Spectrum Disorders with Field Experience* |
3 |
|
EDU 687 |
Early Intervention with PDD & Other Exceptionalities with Field Experience* |
3 |
|
EDU 601 |
Literacy Foundations for the Intermediate Grades |
3 |
|
EDU 602 |
Reading & Learning Differences (Prerequisite: EDU 600 or 601 or 603) |
3 |
