POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION ADAPTED CURRICULUM*
* In accordance with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission's changes, this program is in the process of being updated from the mental retardation certification program. The certification programs in behavior disorders and learning disabilities are no longer offered as individual programs.
48 hours (nondegree)
PLANNED PROGRAM
This program fulfills all the academic requirements for certification by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (www.gapsc.com).
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| Professional Education Requirements |
| CEDA 525 |
Technology and Information Systems |
3 |
| CCPS 503 |
Human Growth and Development |
3 |
| Content Area |
| CEDS 578 |
Behavior Management |
3 |
| CEDS 580 |
Psychology of Exceptional Children* |
3 |
| CEDS 584 |
Diagnosis in Special Education |
3 |
| CEDS 605 |
Diagnostic Reading for Teaching Reading* |
3 |
| Specialization Coursework |
| CEDS 581 |
Nature and Characteristics of the Intellectually Disabled |
3 |
| CEDS 598 |
Methods, Materials and Curriculum for Behavioral Disorders |
3 |
| |
| Clinical Experiences |
| CEDS 575 |
Student Teaching in Special Education |
9 |
| CEDS 606 |
Seminar for All Students Enrolled in Practicum, Internship and Student Teaching |
3 |
| Total |
27-36 |
* Not required if completed through an approved staff development program.
To view detailed course descriptions, go to www.cau.edu , click the Academics link, and scroll down to the Graduate Catalog. |
