The certificate is for an individual seeking an initial teaching license, add-on teaching license, or additional knowledge in learning disabilities. Students work with an advisor to determine a plan of study for all courses needed.
Program Requirements
Restricted Electives
The Learning Disabilities Graduate Certificate is a variable certificate with 10 to 14 credits.
Core Competency Courses - Choose 7 - 11 Credit(s). Core Competency Courses. This certificate is specifically designed to meet MN Board of Teaching (BOT) Licensure Standards. A student admitted to this program must work with an advisor to determine the exact number of credits needed to meet MN BOT licensure standards.
This course addresses foundational knowledge for teachers of students with learning disabilities, and focuses on the referral, evaluation, and program planning process for these students.
Prerequisites:
none
Pedagogy for teaching students with mild to severe learning disabilities with an understanding of instructional theories and trends. Applications include sequences/adaptations of instruction/curriculum, technology integration, collaborative techniques, and metacognitive strategies. Focus is in reading, written language, and mathematics.
Prerequisites:
none
Field experiences in off-campus programs providing services to students with learning disabilities. Designed to professionalize the educational experience and ensure license standards competency. Must be taken with SPED 649.
Prerequisites:
none
Licensure Requirement - Choose 3 Credit(s). Students without an existing special education license are required to take SPED 656
This is an accompanying course for initial licensure Special Education teacher candidates in the areas of ASD, DCD, EBD, LD, and ECSE.
Prerequisites:
none
This course is an accompanying course for all advanced licensure Special Education teacher candidates.
Prerequisites:
none
A student admitted to this program must work with an advisor to determine the courses needed to meet MN BOT licensure standards. Courses may be needed from other graduate certificates in the department of special education.
Degree Certificate
Major Credits 10
Total Credits 10
Locations Online
Career Cluster Education and Training
Accreditation
CAEP
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
This program satisfies licensure-to-practice standards for Minnesota and may satisfy standards for other states or US territories.
