Special Education Graduate Certificate

Indiana University

School of Education
Barry Kanpol, Dean
Jane Leatherman, Graduate Program Director
260-481-5742 or 260-481-4146 ~ www.ipfw.edu/prst/special/programs ~ Neff Hall 250

This 24-credit graduate certification program will allow the student to obtain a Mild Intervention teaching license. Students are eligible to complete the coursework if they hold a current general education teaching license and wish to continue on for the special education certification.

Program Requirements

EDUC K505 - Introduction to Special Education for Graduate Students Cr. 3.
EDUC K525 - Survey of Mild Handicaps Cr. 3.
EDUC K535 - Assessment and Remediation of the Mildly Handicapped Cr. 3.
EDUC M501 - Field Experience/Service Learning for Diversity Cr. 0.
EDUC K536 - Assessment and Remediation of the Mildly Handicapped II Cr. 3.
EDUC M501 - Field Experience/Service Learning for Diversity Cr. 0.
EDUC K541 - Transition Across the Life Span Cr. 3.
EDUC K553 - Classroom Management & Behavior Support Cr. 3.
EDUC K565 - Collaboration & Service Delivery Cr. 3.
EDUC K595 - Practicum in Special Education Cr. 1-6. (Must be taken last. Credits: 3)

Notes:

Rules 2002 licensed teachers will receive a certification in the same developmental level(s) as their current license. This certification will cover LD, MIMH, Moderate Disabilities, and EH.

Rules 46/47 and Bulletin 400 licensed teachers will receive a K–12 certification in Mild Disabilities upon completion of this program. This certification will cover LD and MIMH.

Intense Intervention License

The Intense Intervention Licensure Program is a 12-credit-hour graduate program offered in collaboration with IU South Bend; it allows the teacher to work with students with moderate and severe disabilities. For more information about the Intense Intervention program you may contact the School of Education at 260-481-4146 or you may access the following Web site: www.ipfw.edu/prst/special/programs/intinvlicprg.shtml