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Certificate in Special Education K-12 Teaching
Certificate in Special Education K-12 Teaching

Certificate in Special Education K-12 Teaching

  • ID:VCU10068
  • Level:Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma
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Estimated Total/program:
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60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
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1

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

In addition to the general admission requirements of the VCU Graduate School, the following requirements represent the minimum acceptable standards for admission:

  • Bachelor’s degree

English Requirements

The university minimum TOEFL score requirement is 550 (paper-based) or 80 (Internet-based).

The university minimum IELTS score requirement is 6.5.

The PTE is also accepted with a minimum score of 65. 

 

Course Information

This fully online certificate is suited for conditional and provisionally licensed special educators in Virginia schools. If you do not currently hold a provisional license, you can complete the SEDP 630: Trends in Special Education for eligibility to be employed by a Virginia school district. To find a good fit, contact local school districts with your special education employment interests.

SEDP 630 is offered every semester at the VCU School of Education and alternates being offered online or face-to-face. Students can complete the VCU non-degree application to enroll in future courses, as seats are available. The schedule of classes is your resource as you review class offerings and availability.

Certification students are able to apply for financial assistance if they meet certain eligibility requirements.

Students will be prepared to become fully licensed special education teachers who work with children with high-incidence disabilities (e.g., learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, and mild to moderate intellectual disability). This certificate is designed so that participants can complete requirements within 18 months or five semesters. Courses are held in the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters.

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Course

Title

Hours

SEDP 501

Characteristics of Individuals with Disabilities

3

SEDP 531

Educational Foundations for Collaboration and Universally Designed Learning

3

SEDP 533

Assessment of Individuals with Disabilities

3

SEDP 601

Instructional Methods and Programming for Individuals with Disabilities

3

SEDP 603

Theories, Assessment and Practices in Literacy Development for Individuals with Exceptionalities

3

SEDP 607

Math Methods and Online Education

3

SEDP 611

Secondary Education and Transition Planning

2

SEDP 631

Behavior Support of Individuals with Disabilities

3

SEDP 655

Practicum A: Special Education in an Elementary Education Environment

1

or SEDP 656

Practicum B: Special Education in a Secondary Education Environment

TEDU 561

Reading Foundations: Sociological/Psychological Perspectives

3

Total Hours

27

The minimum total of graduate credit hours required for this certificate is 27.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Accountants examine and prepare financial records. They are responsible for confirming accuracy, ensuring records comply with local, state, and federal laws, and typically are called upon to make recommendations based on that financial data. There are several types of accountants:

1. Public accountants are generally employed by firms and serve as an independent third party to review and attest to other organizations' or individuals' financial documents. Public accountants often gain experience working with a variety of industries.

2. Private or Corporate accountants are employed by a company and typically develop management accounting expertise in their individual companies and industries.

3. Government accountants examine and prepare financial records of various government agencies.

Careers in the field:

  • Accountant

  • Auditor

  • Bookkeeper

  • Business Teacher

  • Financial Analyst

  • Loan Administrator

  • Payroll Manager

  • Tax Auditor

  • Tax Examiner

  • Tax Preparer

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Medical  insurance: 1999USD/year

 

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