Special Education
PreK-8 Special Education Certification Only Online / GPS
2021-2022 Curriculum SPE . PK8 . CC
A student must complete the course and credit requirements as defined on this curriculum sheet to be a candidate for the Certification in Special Education . Additional policies , procedures and requirements may be found in the current Graduate University Catalog and / or student teaching handbook .
Degree Requirement A student must already hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university for this certification .
An evaluation of transcripts will be necessary to determine the required coursework .
Credit Requirement A minimum of 18 credits is required for the Special Education PreK-8 Certification with prior Instruction I content certification . At least half of the required coursework must be completed in residence .
Grade Requirements
The minimum major and cumulative GPA of 3.0 , ( B ) average is required to remain in good standing . One grade of C + is permitted but a 3.0 grade point average must be maintained throughout the program . Students may retake a maximum of 2 courses in which they earned a C or C +. Students may retake an individual course only one time . Students may not earn any grade below a C and remain in the program .
MAJOR |
Concentration Courses - 18 credits |
EDU581 |
Foundations of Special Education in an |
Inclusionary Setting |
3 |
SPE 560 |
Diagnosis , Assessment , Prescriptive & |
Intervention Techniques for the Special Learner |
3 |
SPE 561 |
Research Based Learning Methods & Materials |
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for the Special Learner |
3 |
SPE 562 |
Special Education Law & Ethics |
3 |
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Standards Aligned System & Seminar on |
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SPE 563 |
Current Issues in Special Education |
3 |
SPE564 |
Behavior Management Skills for the Special |
3 |
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Learner |
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Curriculum sheets for all education programs at Gwynedd Mercy University are subject to change pending program specific competency changes in certification by the PA Department of Education .
PA Certification Special Education is not a standalone certification in Pennsylvania . A prior initial subject / content area certification is required in the matching concentration / grade level . PA certification requires a subject certification , Special Education coursework , Special Education specialty tests , and field experience .
Office of the Registrar 7 / 9 / 2021