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Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education, Grades 1-6 (12–15 credits) |
Note: A Masters Degree and a Current N.Y.S. Certification in Childhood Education is required for entrance into this program.
This program leads to certification in Students with Disabilities, Grades 1-6
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| (May Be Taken Concurrently With Foundation 700-Level Courses) |
| Course# |
Course |
Credits
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| EEC 600 |
Introduction To Special Education* (25 Hrs.) |
3
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| EEC 700 |
Families, Cultures And Learning* (10 Hrs.) |
3
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Total Credits: |
6 |
| Course# |
Course |
Credits
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| EEC 710 |
Classroom Management* (25 hrs) |
3
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| EEC 720 |
Formal and Informal Methods of Assessment (25 hrs) |
3
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| EEC 705 |
Team Collaboration |
3
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| EEC 750 |
Methods of Instruction* (25 hrs.) |
3
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Total Credits: |
12 |
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Completion of all program courses, and passing scores on all required State examinations. Candidates register for:
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| Course# |
Course |
Credits
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EEC 821
or
EEC 822 |
Practicum in Special Education Seminar (fall or spring)
Summer Practicum in Special Education |
3
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Total Credits: |
3 |
Important Notes and Deadlines
- Student Teaching/Practicum Deadlines: Student Teaching/Practicum Deadlines: Application (obtained from Office of School and Community Partnerships or Education Office in Manhattan) is due by Dec. 1 for fall/summer placements; by March 1 for spring placements.
- Degrees are conferred three times per year: May, August and January. Apply as follows:
- For May: by last Friday in October
- For August: by second Friday in June
- For January: by first Friday in September
- All candidates must apply for NYS certification in their last semester. Applications may be obtained in the Office of the Registrar or the Education Office (either campus). The applications are sent to the State through Adelphi.
- Candidates should not apply for initial certification in special education on their own (prior to program completion). Candidates who are awarded initial certification in special education prior to program completion will have additional (credit) requirements.
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Contact
For additional information, please contact:
Anne Mungai
Special Education Program Director;
Associate Professor
Harvey Hall, Room 234
p - 516.877.4096
e - mungai@adelphi.edu
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