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The Special Education Mild/Moderate Needs Additional Licensure Preparation non-degree program will prepare students to obtain an additional Special Education Mild/Moderate Educational Needs (Ohio Intervention Specialist) license. This program is designed for individuals who have a current teaching license and want to become licensed through the State of Ohio to teach students with mild/moderate disabilities, grades K-12.
Students with mild/moderate disabilities are distinguished from students with more severe disabilities by greater participation in the general academic curriculum. Mild/moderate disabilities include learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, ADHD, mild intellectual disabilities and (in certain cases) autism spectrum disorder.
Completion of the coursework is a prerequisite to being recommended by Kent State University for licensure, and licenses are granted by the Ohio Department of Education.
This program does not culminate in a master's degree. Students interested in a master's degree at Kent State must be fully admitted into and complete the requirements for the master's program, in addition to courses that are prescribed here for licensure. Completing a master's degree in special education in addition to licensure will in most cases require an additional 15-18 credit hours.
This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted by these deadlines will receive the strongest consideration for admission.
Completers of this program will be able to:
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Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Licensure Requirements (min C/S grade required in all courses) | ||
SPED 24000 | INCLUSIVE PRACTICES | 3 |
SPED 53010 | FAMILY AND PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION | 3 |
SPED 53021 | ASSESSMENT FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
SPED 53030 | APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS I: THEORY AND TECHNIQUES | 3 |
SPED 53031 | APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS II: APPLICATION | 3 |
SPED 53040 | LANGUAGE AND READING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
SPED 53050 | CHARACTERISTICS OF STUDENTS WITH MILD/MODERATE INTERVENTION NEEDS | 3 |
SPED 53062 | CURRICULUM METHODS MILD/MODERATE INTERVENTION | 3 |
SPED 53070 | PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING FOR TRANSITIONS | 3 |
SPED 63992 | STUDENT TEACHING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION | 4 |
SPED 64951 | DEVELOPING AN INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SERVICE PLAN AND INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM | 3 |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 34 |
Minimum Major GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
---|---|
3.000 | 3.000 |
Prior to program completion, the candidate must demonstrate proficiencies in the following areas (including but not limited to): data literacy and analysis; use of research and assessment data; leadership and collaboration; utilizing and supporting appropriate technology for the discipline; and application of professional dispositions, laws and policies, codes of ethics and professional standards appropriate to their field of specialization.
Candidates seeking Ohio teaching licensure are required to pass specific requirements in order to apply for licensure from the Ohio Department of Education. The candidate must earn the qualifying score on the Ohio Assessments for Educators. Students should consult the Special Education Department for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education - Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.
8.5%
much faster than the average
36,600
number of jobs
$62,820
potential earnings
2.9%
slower than the average
193,000
number of jobs
$60,620
potential earnings
2.6%
slower than the average
84,700
number of jobs
$61,820
potential earnings
3.2%
about as fast as the average
143,000
number of jobs
$62,320
potential earnings
3.6%
about as fast as the average
1,395,900
number of jobs
$28,900
potential earnings
The Special Education Early Childhood (PK-5) Initial Licensure Preparation non-degree program is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree and want to work with young children with diverse learning abilities in a variety of special education settings, from pre-kindergarten through grade 5.
Completion of the coursework is a prerequisite to being recommended by Kent State University for an initial teaching license in Ohio Early Childhood Intervention Specialist (PK-5), which is granted by the Ohio Department of Education.
This program does not culminate in a master's degree. Students interested in a master's degree at Kent State must be fully admitted into and complete the requirements for the master's program, in addition to courses that are prescribed here for licensure.
This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
Applicants are assessed holistically, considering academic credentials, academic or professional references, non-academic criteria and other specific program criteria.
All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted by these deadlines will receive the strongest consideration for admission.
Completers of this program will be able to:
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Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Licensure Requirements (min C/S grade required in all courses) | ||
ASL 19201 | ELEMENTARY AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I | 4 |
ECED 30201 | TEACHING EARLY READERS | 3 |
ECED 40401 | TEACHING SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS | 3 |
ECED 50303 | TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS I | 3 |
ECED 50403 | TEACHING WRITERS IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS | 3 |
SPED 24000 | INCLUSIVE PRACTICES | 3 |
SPED 53040 | LANGUAGE AND READING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
SPED 53042 | INTENSIVE READING INTERVENTIONS AND PHONICS | 3 |
SPED 53062 | CURRICULUM METHODS MILD/MODERATE INTERVENTION | 3 |
SPED 53950 | CURRICULUM AND INTERVENTION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES | 3 |
SPED 63952 | FAMILY AND PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD | 3 |
SPED 63954 | PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: TEAMING | 3 |
SPED 63955 | TYPICAL AND ATYPICAL DEVELOPMENT IN YOUNG CHILDREN | 3 |
SPED 63956 | FOUNDATIONS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES | 3 |
SPED 63957 | ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES | 3 |
SPED 63992 | STUDENT TEACHING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 1 | 8 |
SPED 64892 | ADVANCED PRACTICUM | 3 |
SPED 64951 | DEVELOPING AN INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SERVICE PLAN AND INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM | 3 |
SPED 69525 | INQUIRY PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE | 3 |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 63 |
Student teaching is taken after completion of all licensure coursework and in conjunction with SPED 69525. Teacher candidates are only permitted to repeat a field experience course once. See Repeating Field Experience Courses in Teacher Education Programs policy for details.
Minimum Major GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
---|---|
3.000 | 3.000 |
Candidates seeking Ohio teaching licensure are required to pass specific requirements in order to apply for licensure from the Ohio Department of Education. Students should consult the Special Education Department for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education - Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.
8.3%
much faster than the average
23,000
number of jobs
$61,400
potential earnings
The Special Education Early Childhood (PK-5) Additional Licensure Preparation non-degree program prepares students to obtain an additional Ohio Early Childhood Intervention Specialist (PK-5) license. This program is designed for individuals who have a current teaching license and are seeking an additional license to work with young children with diverse learning abilities in a variety of special education settings, from pre-kindergarten through grade 5.
Completion of the coursework is a prerequisite to being recommended by Kent State University for licensure, and licenses are granted by the Ohio Department of Education.
This program does not culminate in a master's degree. Students interested in a master's degree at Kent State must be fully admitted into and complete the requirements for the master's program, in addition to courses that are prescribed here for licensure.
This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
Completers of this program will be able to
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Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Licensure Requirements (min C/S grade required in all courses) | ||
ASL 19201 | ELEMENTARY AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I | 4 |
SPED 24000 | INCLUSIVE PRACTICES | 3 |
SPED 53040 | LANGUAGE AND READING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
SPED 53062 | CURRICULUM METHODS MILD/MODERATE INTERVENTION | 3 |
SPED 53950 | CURRICULUM AND INTERVENTION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES | 3 |
SPED 63952 | FAMILY AND PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD | 3 |
SPED 63954 | PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: TEAMING | 3 |
SPED 63955 | TYPICAL AND ATYPICAL DEVELOPMENT IN YOUNG CHILDREN | 3 |
SPED 63956 | FOUNDATIONS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES | 3 |
SPED 63957 | ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES | 3 |
SPED 63992 | STUDENT TEACHING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION | 4 |
SPED 64892 | ADVANCED PRACTICUM | 3 |
SPED 64951 | DEVELOPING AN INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SERVICE PLAN AND INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM | 3 |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 41 |
Minimum Major GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
---|---|
3.000 | 3.000 |
Prior to program completion, the candidate must demonstrate proficiencies in the following areas (including but not limited to): data literacy and analysis; use of research and assessment data; leadership and collaboration; utilizing and supporting appropriate technology for the discipline; and application of professional dispositions, laws and policies, codes of ethics and professional standards appropriate to their field of specialization.
Candidates seeking Ohio teaching licensure are required to pass specific requirements in order to apply for licensure from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). Students should consult the Special Education Department for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education - Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.
8.3%
much faster than the average
23,000
number of jobs
$61,400
potential earnings
2.9%
slower than the average
193,000
number of jobs
$60,620
potential earnings
The Special Education Deaf Education Initial Licensure Preparation non-degree program is designed for individuals who have a bachelor's degree and want to teach deaf and hard-of-hearing students, ages 3-21 (pre-kindergarten to grade 12).
Completion of the coursework is a prerequisite to being recommended by Kent State University for an initial teaching license in Special Education Deaf Education (Ohio Intervention Specialist Hearing Impaired), with a license granted by the Ohio Department of Education.
This program does not culminate in a master's degree. Students interested in a master's degree at Kent State must be fully admitted into and complete the requirements for the master's program, in addition to courses that are prescribed here for licensure. Completing a master's degree in special education and the initial licensure requirements will, in most cases, require an additional 15-18 credit hours.
This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
Applicants are assessed holistically, considering academic credentials, academic or professional references, non-academic criteria and other specific program criteria.
Applications submitted by these deadlines will receive the strongest consideration for admission.
Completers of this program will be able to:
On This Page
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Prerequisites | ||
ASL 19201 | ELEMENTARY AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I | |
ASL 19202 | ELEMENTARY AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II | |
Licensure Requirements (min C/S grade required in all courses) | ||
ASL 29201 | INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I | 3 |
ASL 29202 | INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II | 3 |
CI 57501 | TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN EARLY AND MIDDLE GRADES | 3 |
CI 57504 | TEACHING READING AND WRITING IN MIDDLE GRADES | 3 |
or CI 67310 | THEORY AND PRACTICE IN THE TEACHING OF READING | |
CI 57505 | INTEGRATED SOCIAL STUDIES AND SCIENCE | 3 |
SPED 23000 | INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONALITIES (DIVD) | 3 |
SPED 53010 | FAMILY AND PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION | 3 |
SPED 53030 | APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS I: THEORY AND TECHNIQUES | 3 |
SPED 53306 | FUNDAMENTALS OF AUDIOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WITH HEARING LOSS | 3 |
SPED 53307 | LISTENING, LANGUAGE AND PHONEMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING LOSS | 3 |
SPED 53309 | INTRODUCTION TO DEAF STUDIES | 3 |
SPED 53310 | LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT FOR DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING STUDENTS | 3 |
SPED 53311 | INSTRUCTION OF DEAF/HARD-OF-HEARING STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS | 3 |
SPED 53313 | LITERACY ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION FOR DEAF/HARD-OF-HEARING STUDENTS | 6 |
SPED 53324 | CURRICULUM METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR DEAF/HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS | 3 |
SPED 58880 | DEAF EDUCATION TEACHING LABORATORY (taken three times for 3 credit hours total) | 3 |
SPED 63392 | PRACTICUM IN DEAF EDUCATION (taken twice for 2 credit hours total) | 2 |
SPED 63992 | STUDENT TEACHING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 1 | 8 |
SPED 69525 | INQUIRY PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE | 3 |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 64 |
Student teaching is taken after completion of all licensure coursework and in conjunction with SPED 69525. Teacher candidates are only permitted to repeat a field experience course once. Please see Repeating Field Experience Courses in Teacher Education Programs policy for details.
Minimum Major GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
---|---|
3.000 | 3.000 |
Candidates seeking Ohio teaching licensure are required to pass specific requirements in order to apply for licensure from the Ohio Department of Education. Students should consult the Special Education Department for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education - Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.
8.5%
much faster than the average
36,600
number of jobs
$62,820
potential earnings
2.9%
slower than the average
193,000
number of jobs
$60,620
potential earnings
2.6%
slower than the average
84,700
number of jobs
$61,820
potential earnings
8.3%
much faster than the average
23,000
number of jobs
$61,400
potential earnings
3.2%
about as fast as the average
143,000
number of jobs
$62,320
potential earnings
This Special Education Deaf Education Additional Licensure Preparation non-degree program prepares teachers with an active teaching license to obtain an additional license in to teach deaf and hard-of-hearing students ages 3-21 (grades preK-12).
Completion of the coursework is a prerequisite to being recommended by Kent State University for the Special Education Deaf Education (Ohio Intervention Specialist Hearing Impaired) licensure, with licenses granted by the Ohio Department of Education.
This program does not culminate in a master's degree. Students interested in obtaining a teaching license and a master's degree from Kent State University must also be fully admitted to a master's degree and complete the prescribed coursework on the master's degree prospectus, in addition to courses that are prescribed here for additional licensure.
This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
Completers of this program will be able to:
On This Page
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Prerequisites | ||
ASL 19201 | ELEMENTARY AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I | |
ASL 19202 | ELEMENTARY AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II | |
Licensure Requirements (min C/S grade required in all courses) | ||
ASL 29201 | INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I | 3 |
ASL 29202 | INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II | 3 |
SPED 53010 | FAMILY AND PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION | 3 |
SPED 53030 | APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS I: THEORY AND TECHNIQUES | 3 |
SPED 53306 | FUNDAMENTALS OF AUDIOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WITH HEARING LOSS | 3 |
SPED 53307 | LISTENING, LANGUAGE AND PHONEMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING LOSS | 3 |
SPED 53309 | INTRODUCTION TO DEAF STUDIES | 3 |
SPED 53310 | LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT FOR DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING STUDENTS | 3 |
SPED 53311 | INSTRUCTION OF DEAF/HARD-OF-HEARING STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS | 3 |
SPED 53313 | LITERACY ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION FOR DEAF/HARD-OF-HEARING STUDENTS | 6 |
SPED 53324 | CURRICULUM METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR DEAF/HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS | 3 |
SPED 58880 | DEAF EDUCATION TEACHING LABORATORY (taken three times for 3 credit hours total) | 3 |
SPED 63392 | PRACTICUM IN DEAF EDUCATION (taken two times for 2 credit hours total) | 2 |
SPED 63992 | STUDENT TEACHING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION | 4 |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 45 |
Minimum Major GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
---|---|
3.000 | 3.000 |
Prior to program completion, the candidate must demonstrate proficiencies in the following areas (including but not limited to): data literacy and analysis; use of research and assessment data; leadership and collaboration; utilizing and supporting appropriate technology for the discipline; and application of professional dispositions, laws and policies, codes of ethics and professional standards appropriate to their field of specialization.
Candidates seeking Ohio teaching licensure are required to pass specific requirements in order to apply for licensure from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). Students should consult the Special Education Department for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education - Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.
8.5%
much faster than the average
36,600
number of jobs
$62,820
potential earnings
2.9%
slower than the average
193,000
number of jobs
$60,620
potential earnings
2.6%
slower than the average
84,700
number of jobs
$61,820
potential earnings
8.3%
much faster than the average
23,000
number of jobs
$61,400
potential earnings
3.2%
about as fast as the average
143,000
number of jobs
$62,320
potential earnings
This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.
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Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Certificate Requirements | ||
SPED 62951 | EARLY INTERVENTION IN NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS | 3 |
SPED 63892 | EARLY INTERVENTION INTERNSHIP | 3 |
SPED 63952 | FAMILY AND PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD | 3 |
SPED 63954 | PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: TEAMING | 3 |
SPED 63955 | TYPICAL AND ATYPICAL DEVELOPMENT IN YOUNG CHILDREN | 3 |
SPED 63956 | FOUNDATIONS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES | 3 |
SPED 63957 | ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES | 3 |
SPED 64951 | DEVELOPING AN INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SERVICE PLAN AND INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM | 3 |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
Minimum Certificate GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
---|---|
3.000 | 3.000 |
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Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Certificate Requirements | ||
SPED 53050 | CHARACTERISTICS OF STUDENTS WITH MILD/MODERATE INTERVENTION NEEDS | 3 |
SPED 53051 | CHARACTERISTICS OF STUDENTS WITH MODERATE/INTENSIVE INTERVENTION NEEDS | 3 |
SPED 53070 | PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING FOR TRANSITIONS | 3 |
SPED 53080 | ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES | 3 |
SPED 63996 | INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 1 | 1-3 |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 13-15 |
Credit hours required to be determined with faculty advisor in consideration of previous professional experiences.
Minimum Major GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
---|---|
3.000 | 3.000 |
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.
8.5%
much faster than the average
36,600
number of jobs
$62,820
potential earnings
2.9%
slower than the average
193,000
number of jobs
$60,620
potential earnings
2.6%
slower than the average
84,700
number of jobs
$61,820
potential earnings
8.3%
much faster than the average
23,000
number of jobs
$61,400
potential earnings
3.2%
about as fast as the average
143,000
number of jobs
$62,320
potential earnings
The Behavioral Intervention Specialist graduate certificate is a highly-specialized sequence that imbues the theoretical orientation and practical application of applied behavior analysis. Through coursework in special education, as well as supervised field-based experiences, students gain specialized knowledge and skills to collaborate with professional teams and parents to develop, implement and evaluate positive behavior support programs for children and youths with behavioral concerns.
The program's course sequence has been designated as a Verified Course Sequence by the Association for Behavior Analysis International. Students seeking the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential must meet additional requirements outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
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Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Certificate Requirements | ||
SPED 53030 | APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS I: THEORY AND TECHNIQUES | 3 |
SPED 53031 | APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS II: APPLICATION | 3 |
SPED 63031 | PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS | 3 |
SPED 63032 | ADVANCED INTERVENTIONS FOR ADDRESSING SEVERE BEHAVIOR | 3 |
SPED 63033 | ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS | 3 |
SPED 63034 | PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS | 3 |
SPED 63301 | SINGLE SUBJECT RESEARCH METHODS | 3 |
SPED 64892 | ADVANCED PRACTICUM | 3 |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
Minimum Certificate GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
---|---|
3.000 | 3.000 |
The Autism Spectrum Disorders graduate certificate prepares students for understanding and addressing the needs of individuals with autism across the spectrum, across the lifespan and in varied contexts, including general and special education classrooms and community settings. Students gain knowledge and skills related to diagnostic and learning style characteristics, causes and medical intervention, early signs and assessment protocols, social-communicative development and disorders, theoretical models and implications of those models for intervention, family characteristics and evidence-based intervention practices.
This certificate is most relevant for students who want to specialize in autism spectrum disorders and/or professionals assuming leadership roles in supporting individuals on the spectrum and their families in the programs and organizations in which they work.
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
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Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Certificate Requirements | ||
SPA 54010 | SOCIAL COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT AND DISORDERS IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS | 3 |
SPA 54030 | AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS OVER THE LIFESPAN | 3 |
SPA 54309 | AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS: THEORY AND DIAGNOSIS | 3 |
SPED 53030 | APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS I: THEORY AND TECHNIQUES | 3 |
SPED 63959 | MEDICAL ASPECTS OF LIFESPAN DISABILITIES | 3 |
Certificate Elective, choose from the following: | 1-3 | |
SPA 64096 | INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION:SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY | |
SPA 64098 | RESEARCH | |
SPED 53031 | APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS II: APPLICATION | |
SPED 63949 | AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER CAPSTONE | |
SPED 63996 | INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION | |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Minimum Certificate GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
---|---|
3.000 | 3.000 |
4.8%
about as fast as the average
77,300
number of jobs
$65,440
potential earnings
8.5%
much faster than the average
36,600
number of jobs
$62,820
potential earnings
2.9%
slower than the average
193,000
number of jobs
$60,620
potential earnings
2.6%
slower than the average
84,700
number of jobs
$61,820
potential earnings
8.3%
much faster than the average
23,000
number of jobs
$61,400
potential earnings
3.2%
about as fast as the average
143,000
number of jobs
$62,320
potential earnings
6.9%
faster than the average
96,900
number of jobs
$39,530
potential earnings
16.8%
much faster than the average
425,600
number of jobs
$35,960
potential earnings
The Ph.D. degree in Special Education is designed to prepare highly qualified, experienced persons for academic faculty and research positions in colleges, universities and research centers, in addition to leadership, administrative and advocacy positions. The program enables students to master a comprehensive field of emphasis in special education; employ intellectual and innovative methods for addressing the needs of exceptional children, youth and adults; and acquire a breadth of understanding of related disciplines that focus on the professional roles of college teaching, research, administration and clinical-, educational- and agency-based services for individuals with exceptionalities.
Students participate in research studies, learn methods for conducting research and design independent and collaborative studies in their specialty area. In addition to conceptualizing, designing, implementing and interpreting research, all doctoral students are also expected to demonstrate competence in teaching at the college level during their doctoral training.
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.
Graduates of the program will be able to:
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Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Major Requirements | ||
SPED 70092 | COLLEGE TEACHING AND PRACTICUM | 3 |
SPED 80001 | SPECIAL EDUCATION RESIDENCY | 3 |
SPED 80002 | ANALYSIS OF THE LITERATURE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
SPED 80003 | IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
SPED 80005 | EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATIONS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
SPED 80040 | RESEARCH GRANT DEVELOPMENT FOR DISABILITY PROGRAMS | 3 |
SPED 83201 | CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
SPED 83301 | SINGLE-SUBJECT RESEARCH METHODS | 3 |
Major Electives, choose from the following: | 12 | |
RMS 75510 | STATISTICS I FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | |
RMS 78710 | INTRODUCTION TO MEASUREMENT | |
RMS 78716 | STATISTICS II: ANOVA AND NONPARAMETRIC TESTS | |
RMS 78728 | MULTIPLE REGRESSION | |
RMS 85515 | QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH DESIGN AND ANALYSIS | |
RMS 85516 | QUALITATIVE RESEARCH DESIGN | |
RMS 85517 | ADVANCED QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH IN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | |
RMS 85518 | ADVANCED QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | |
RMS 88791 | SEMINAR: EVALUATION AND MEASUREMENT | |
SPED 73204 | LEGAL AND POLICY FOUNDATIONS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION | |
SPED 83991 | SEMINAR IN SPECIAL EDUCATION | |
SPED 83998 | RESEARCH:SPECIAL EDUCATION 1 | |
Culminating Requirement | ||
SPED 80199 | DISSERTATION I 2 | 30 |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 66 |
Research topic for SPED 83998 must be approved by and registered with a specific faculty member and approved by advisory committee.
Upon admission to candidacy, each doctoral candidate must register for SPED 80199. It is expected that a doctoral candidate will continuously register for Dissertation I for a total of 30 credit hours, and thereafter SPED 80299 each semester until all requirements for the degree have been met.
Minimum Major GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
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- | 3.000 |
The Ph.D. degree in Special Education is accredited by the Council of Education of the Deaf for coursework that focuses on deaf education.
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much faster than the average
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number of jobs
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potential earnings
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number of jobs
$65,440
potential earnings
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105,200
number of jobs
$46,770
potential earnings
17.0%
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175,500
number of jobs
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number of jobs
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