TOP Middle Level and Secondary/Special Education (7-12) Certifications

Certification Requirements


Middle Level (4-8) content areas: English, mathematics, science and social studies

Secondary (7-12) content areas: biology, chemistry, English, mathematics and social studies

Special Education certification is for grades 7-12.

Required Courses

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 512Teaching English Learners

3

EDU 554Formal/Informal Classroom Assessment

3

SPE 526Adv Studies High Incidence Disabilities

3

SPE 527Adv Studies - Low Incidence Disabilities

3

SPE 532Parent Conferencing/Collaboration SpEd

3

 

EDU 345Mid Lvl-4-8 Reading, Writing, Assessment

3

OR

EDU 548Reading - Content Area

3

 

EDU 552Best Practices/Effective Teaching

3

OR

EDU 332Secondary Methods in Content

3

OR

EDU 522Secondary Methods in Content

3

 

SPE 339Math/Technology Methods

3

AND

SPE 533Pre-K - 8 Instructional Methods

3

OR

SPE 534Secondary Instructional Methods

3

AND

SPE 546Transition Planning and Services

3

 

SPE 542Positive Behavioral Supports

3

 

SPE 348Special Education Pre-Practicum

3

 

SPE 430Special Needs Seminar

3

 

SPE 431Sec English SpEd Studt Teachg Practicum

12

OR

SPE 433Secondary Science Special Ed Practicum

12

OR

SPE 434Secondary Social Studies SpEd Practicum

12

OR

SPE 435Secondary Mathematics SpEd Practicum

12

OR

SPE 441Mid Lvl English SpEd Stud Teachng Pract

12

OR

SPE 443Mid Lvl Science SpEd Stud Teachng Pract

12

OR

SPE 444Mid Lvl Socl Studs SpEd Stud Teach Prac

12

OR

SPE 445Mid Lvl Math SpEd Stud Teachng Prac

12

OR

SPE 428Intern Teaching Practicum I

6

AND

SPE 429Intern Teaching Practicum II

6

 

Two non-credit workshops in technology and code of conduct

EDU238 is a middle level certification requirement only.

To earn dual certification, student must complete program by 12/31/2021.