For course descriptions, see our course catalog.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 501 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| EDUC 511 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 512 | Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| EDUC 534 | Child & Adolescent Development | 3 |
| EDUC 540 | Early Literacy Foundations | 3 |
| EDUC 602 | Reading and Learning Differences | 3 |
| EDUC 603 | Reading and Writing Across the Content Areas | 3 |
| EDUC 502 | Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDUC 504 | Inclusive Education | 3 |
| EDUC 681 | Teaching Techniques for Low Incidence Students | 3 |
| EDUC 685* | Emotional & Behavioral Disorders | 3 |
| EDUC 686 | Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 |
| EDUC 689 | Early Intervention & Transition Planning | 3 |
| EDUC 610** | Student Teaching | 6 |
| EDUC 620 | Seminar in Student Teaching | 3 |
| Total Credits | 48 |
*This is a Stage 3 course for certification. It is recommended that all Stage 3 courses be taken after the other field experience courses in your program, and before the semester you begin your student teaching. See the Student Teaching and Field Experience page for more information.
**Applications for student teaching must be submitted via online between December 15 and January 15 for the following Fall and Spring semester.
External Agencies have authority to impose new standards for certification before a student's program of study is completed.
PA Certification Requirements
- Complete coursework for the PK-12 Special Education Certification
- Successfully complete PECT tests:
- The PK-12 Special Education Certification Testing: Test Modules #5354 (Discontinued 8/31/23 but accepted if taken before the discontinued date) #5355 (New starting 9/1/2023) and #5511. Visit the Praxis Website.