Graduate Catalog 2017-2018

Special Education General Education Curriculum: Instructional and Behavior Support Specialist (P-12), M.A.

Prerequisite Degree: Clear renewable certificate in any field of education.

Program Requirements

In addition to the graduate admissions requirements listed in the catalog, all candidates must submit three letters of recommendation that address potential for teaching students with disabilities. A passing score on the appropriate GACE Content Assessments is required for certification.

Required Early in Program Unless Previously Satisfied:

(may be taken at either the graduate or undergraduate level or in a GaTAPP program)
EDUC 6600Educational Assessment

3

EDUC 6631Reading Methods

3

EDUC 6656Essentials of Collaboration and Inclusion

1

Cluster A

SPED 6602Learning Characteristics of Children with Disabilities

3

SPED 6606Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers

3

SPED 6607Single Case Research for Special Educators

3

SPED 6633Curriculum and Differentiated Instruction

3

EDUC 6638Advanced Assessment and Instruction in Reading

3

SPED 6684Advanced Strategies for Behavior Change

3

EDUC 7703Social, Cultural, and Ethical Perspectives of Education

3

SPED 7705Policies and Legal Issues in Special Education

3

Cluster B, Elective courses: (9 hours)

Candidates must choose three of the following courses*:

EDUC 6607Fundamentals of Learning and Cognition

3

EDUC 6628Literature for Children: Expanding Students' Reading Abilities and Interests

3

EDUC 6630Mathematics Methods in Education

3

EDUC 6632Language Arts

3

EDUC 6634Social Studies Methods in Education

3

EDUC 6636Science Methods in Education

3

EDUC 6639Exploration and Analysis of Reading Environments

3

EDUC 6642Critical Thinking and Creativity in the Classroom

3

EDMG 6645Advanced Teaching in the Middle School

3

EDSE 6660Advanced Studies in Secondary Instruction

3

EDUC 6685/EDUC 4485Characteristics of Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder

3

EDUC 6686/EDUC 4486Instructional Methods for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder

3

EDUC 6687/EDUC 4487The Autism Advisor

3

EDUC 6690Classroom Management

3

EDUC 7702Integrating Instructional Media and Technology

3

EDUC 7712Group Processes and Interpersonal Skills

3

EDUC 7721Characteristics of Gifted Students

3

EDUC 7722Assessment of Gifted Students

3

EDUC 7723Programs, Curriculum and Methods for Gifted Students

3

EDUC 7770The Foxfire Approach to Instruction

3

*or other graduate-level methodology course, with approval of advisor

Cluster C, to be at the end of the program of study

SPED 7740Advanced Research to Practice

3

SPED 7780Capstone Seminar (with required portfolio exhibition)

3

SPED 7780: This course is non-transferable and must be completed at Piedmont College.

Hours: 39 hours

After requirements for cluster A and B and appropriate assessment requirements are met, candidates may be recommended for the Special Education General Curriculum certificate, which prepares them to work in a consultative setting with a content teacher of record.

Program Completion Requirements:

  • Submit and have approved an application for graduation the semester before graduation;
  • Earn an overall GPA of 3.0 in all graduate courses attempted with not more than one grade of “C”; and
  • Approval of Capstone (SPED 7780) with a passing score
  • NOTE: Passing score on appropriate GACE Content Assessment examination is required for certification.