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 | |
| 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 | |
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These courses are recommended options and are available dependent upon the candidate's previous coursework, course availability, and career focus.