Teaching Students with Exceptionalities, Advanced Certificate
Please Note: Enrollment in graduate Inclusive Special Education programs has been paused for the time being.
Program Director: Dr. Anne-Claire Fisher
This program is designed for those teachers who wish to better meet the needs of all students in their classrooms. All coursework focuses on meeting the academic, socio-emotional and communication needs of students who require specialized instruction either due to a disability or giftedness. This program prepares teachers to personalize learning for all students through utilizing differentiated instruction, advanced collaboration, and assistive technologies.
The mission of this program is to provide teachers with high-level skills in meeting the needs of diverse learners through focusing on the conceptual framework of competence, experience and social justice. Coursework in this program provides field experience that allows students to transfer what they learn into practice in real-life settings.
Information About Certification
This program is an advanced certificate program that prepares teachers to meet the needs of diverse learners. This program DOES NOT lead to teacher certification in any area.
Admission Requirements
The admission committee reviews the following in considering candidates for this program:
- Initial (or pending) Teaching certificate in elementary or secondary education
- Note: Candidates can be admitted prior to initial certification with a grace period of one semester from the start of the program to complete certification.
- Official transcripts of all prior college work (3.00/4.00 GPA)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Interview Impromptu writing sample (taken at interview)
NOTE: State law requires SBU to collect immunization records from students taking six or more credit hours in any semester.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPED-503 | EVAL & MEAS FOR INCLUS EDUC | 3 |
| SPED-504 | COLLAB BEHAV SUPPORT & TRANS | 3 |
| SPED-510 | INST DESIGN & STRATEGIES | 3 |
| SPED-511 | FOUNDATIONS OF INCLUSIVE EDUC | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Field-Experience Requirements
St. Bonaventure’s teacher preparation programs are extensively field-based, and students should expect field-based projects on a routine basis in SPED courses. SPED-510 requires 15 hours of field-work with students and disabilities.
Exit Criteria
In order to successfully complete the program, a student must achieve a 3.0 GPA in all courses.