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Special Education Certificate Preparation Program

Special Education Certificate Preparation Program

This graduate program at Chestnut Hill College is ideal for those who: 

  • Currently have a PA teaching certification but desire an additional Special Education certification 

  • Have previously completed a PK-8 or 7-12 special ed preparation program but did not get certified

     

To be eligible, applicants:

  • Must currently have a PA Teaching certificate from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)

OR

  • Must have previously completed a Teacher Preparation Program, including student teaching

Coursework in this Special Education Certificate Preparation Program will be through a hybrid modality, featuring both online and in-person classes, totaling 18 credit hours. 

Upon completion, candidates will be eligible to take the test for Special Education Certification from the PDE. 

 

Curriculum 

Required for all students: 

  • EDSP 535 – Evaluation/Assessment & the Law for Students with Disabilities (3 credits) 
  • EDSP 631 – Aspects of PK-12 Transitions: Early Intervention & Transition for Children with Disabilities (3 credits) 
  • EDSP 621 – Classroom Management for Students with Disabilities (3 credits) 

Required for students certified in PK-4 
or who have completed a K-8 Special Education Preparation Program: 

  • EDSC 517-521 – Special Methods in Content Area (3 credits) 

  • EDSC 526 – Secondary Methods & Assessment (3 credits) 

  • One elective (3 credits) 

Required for students certified in 7-12 
or who have completed a 7-12 Special Education Preparation Program: 

  • EDP4 525 Emerging Literacy & Language Arts (3 credits) 

  • EDP4 527 – Math & Science Methods (3 credits) 

  • One elective (3 credits)

 

 

Program Schedule of Courses (sample)

For those with an Early Education Credential For those with a Secondary Education Credential

Summer: EDSP 535 Evaluation/Assessment/Law Elective
Summer: One elective (3 credits)

Summer: EDSP 535 Evaluation/Assessment/Law Elective
Summer: One elective (3 credits)

Fall: EDSC 517-521 Special Methods Content Area
Fall: EDSP 631 Aspects of PK-12 Transition

Fall: EDP4 525 Emerging Literary & Language Arts
Fall: EDP4 527 Math & Science Methods

Spring: EDSC 526 Secondary Methods & Assessment
Spring: EDSP 621 Classroom Management: Students w/ Disabilities

Spring: EDSP 621 Classroom Management: Students w/ Disabilities
Spring: EDSP 631 Aspects of PK-12 Transition

 

 

FAQs

Who is Eligible to Apply for this Program?

Anyone who currently has a PA Teaching certificate from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) OR who has previously completed a Teacher Preparation Program, including student teaching. This program is designed to extend your current certification into Special Education.  

Is Student Teaching Part of this Special Education Certificate Program? 

No, student teaching is not a part of the curriculum for this Special Education program. You would need to have already completed your student teaching component for certification before enrolling in this program. 

How Long Will this Program Take to Complete?

This program will take you three semesters to complete as a part-time student (two courses per semester). Full-time students can accelerate the completion time to just two semesters (three courses per semester).

Who Do I Contact if I Have Additional or Specific Questions?

To speak with a member of our Graduate Admissions team, please contact 

 

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