TCP Special Education (Pre-K-12)

Certification Requirements

The following courses are required for students seeking certification in special education:

EDU 204Child Development, Cognition & Learning

3

EDU 206Educational Psychology

3

EDU 215Education - Students W/Special Needs

3

EDU 238Pre-K-4 Language & Literacy Development

3

EDU 242Digital Literacy for Educators

3

EDU 338Prek-4 Reading,writing, Assessment

3

 

EDU 312Teaching English Learners

3

OR

EDU 512Teaching English Learners

3

 

EDU 554Formal/Informal Classroom Assessment

3

 

SPE 310Creating an Effective Classroom Culture

3

OR

SPE 510Creating an Effective Classroom Culture

3

 

SPE 521Advanced Studies in Disabilities

3

 

SPE 328Early Intervention

3

OR

SPE 528Early Intervention

3

 

SPE 332Parent Conferencing/Collaboration SpEd

3

OR

SPE 532Parent Conferencing/Collaboration SpEd

3

 

SPE 339Math/Technology Methods

3

SPE 533Pre-K - 8 Instructional Methods

3

 

SPE 334Secondary Instructional Methods

3

OR

SPE 534Secondary Instructional Methods

3

 

SPE 542Positive Behavioral Supports

3

 

SPE 346Transition Planning & Services

3

OR

SPE 546Transition Planning and Services

3

SPE 348Special Education Pre-Practicum

3

 

SPE 501Advanced Professional Practicum

6

 

OR

SPE 440Special Education Practicum (prek-12)

12

OR

SPE 508Experience-Based Teaching Practicum I

6

AND

SPE 509Experience-Based Teaching Practicum II

6

Act 126 Required PDE Training

Act 55 Required PDE Training