Graduate Catalog 2024-2025

Special Education General Curriculum (Certification Only)

 

Program Description

Individuals who hold a degree but no not wish to pursue a master's degree may elect to pursue a sequence of study that will enable them to be eligible for teacher certification. The certification-only option is designed for candidates who hold at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field other than education. Program length varies based on certification requirements and the candidate's prior academic record; however, a minimum three 3-credit courses and completion of Internships II and III must be completed at Piedmont University. After a transcript analysis, an individual program of study will be developed with the faculty advisor. Certification-only candidates may take courses at the undergraduate or graduate level to meet certification requirements, but it is strongly recommended that graduate-level courses be taken. Candidates may be eligible to receive experiential credit for Internship I but Internship II and Internship III must be completed at Piedmont. All certification-only candidates must be admitted to the teacher education program, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and pass the Georgia Assessment for Certification of Educators (GACE) in their specific certification area. 

Certification Only Program

Required Courses

EDUC 5000Introduction to Professional Practice

3

EDUC 7779Internship I

1

EDUC 7789Internship II

3

EDUC 7799Internship III

6

SPED 6602Learning Characteristics of Children with Disabilities

3

SPED 6606Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers

3

SPED 6633Curriculum and Differentiated Instruction

3

SPED 6684Advanced Strategies for Behavior Change

3

SPED 7705Policies and Legal Issues in Special Education

3

Total Credit Hours:28

Total Credit Hours: 28