Sixth Year Certificate in Special Education
The SYC in Special Education is an advanced professional degree for experienced Special Educators who wish to deepen and expand their knowledge of teaching and learning. For candidates who already hold an MA in Special Education, and are interested in a Sixth Year Certificate only, not pursuing initial or cross-endorsement certification, take the 30-credit SYC program outlined below. Students pursuing the SYC only are not eligible to take SPED 6951, SPED 6952, SPED 6953, or SPED 6954.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPED 6534 | Skill Development for Individualized Educational Plans | 3 |
| SPED 6537 | Curriculum and Methods for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 6550 | Collaboration and Consultation for the Special Educator | 3 |
| SPED 6561 | Diagnostic Procedures in Special Education of Youth with Disabilities | 3 |
| Select 18 elective credits from the following: 1 | 18 | |
| Research and Evaluation in Multidisciplinary Contexts | ||
| Content Language & Reading Acquisition for English Language Learners and Students with Special Needs | ||
| Augmentative Alternative Communications and Assistive Technologies | ||
| Autism Spectrum Disorders: Theories and Interventions | ||
| Introduction to Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities | ||
| Theories of and Introduction to Learning Disabilities | ||
| Introduction to Children and Youth with Social and Emotional Disturbances | ||
| Special Learners in the Bilingual/ESL Classroom | ||
| Management Techniques in Special Education | ||
| Developmental Literacy II: Essentials of Vocabulary and Text Comprehension | ||
| Seminar in Special Education | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
| 1 | These courses are recommended options and are available dependent upon the candidate's previous coursework, course availability, and career focus. |
Sixth Year Certificate Concentrations
Candidates have the option of selecting one of the following concentrations to fulfill elective courses above.
Concentration in Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts
Electives for candidates interested in pursuing their #102 Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts Certification:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RLDV 5583 | Tests and Measurement in Reading and Language Arts Contexts | 3 |
| RLDV 6586 | Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading and Language Arts Difficulties | 3 |
| RLDV 6951 | Clinical Practicum: Structured Literacy | 3 |
| RLDV 6952 | Clinical Practicum: Structured Literacy Applications with Peer Coaching Elements | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Dyslexia Interventionist Certificate with Wilson Level I Certification
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RLDV/SPED 6575 | Wilson Reading: Developmental Literacy Remediation Practices for Students in Grades 3+ | 1 |
| RLDV/SPED 6576 | Wilson Reading: Intensive Instruction I for the Non-Responsive Reader, Steps 1-6 | 3 |
| RLDV/SPED 6577 | Wilson Reading: Practicum I for the Non-Responsive Reader in Grades 3+, Steps 1-6 | 1.5 |
| RLDV/SPED 6578 | Wilson Reading: Intensive Instruction II for the Non-Responsive Reader, Steps 1-6 | 3 |
| RLDV/SPED 6579 | Wilson Reading: Practicum II for the Non-Responsive Reader in Grades 3+, Steps 1-6 | 1.5 |
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Writing Components and Processes in the Language Arts Program | ||
| Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading and Language Arts Difficulties | ||
| Clinical Practicum: Structured Literacy | ||
| Total Credits | 13 | |