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Early Childhood Education Major with Special Education Certification Option

The Special Education Certification Option for Early Childhood Education Majors leads to dual teaching certifications in PreK-4 and Special Education PreK-8. Teacher candidates are prepared to teach students with disabilities in general education inclusive settings and in special education settings.

In addition to completing the following required courses, students must fulfill the General Education requirements for Waynesburg University as listed in this catalog. In the ECE, ECE/SPE, and MLE major programs, general education requirements are embedded within the curriculum requirements. Major requirements and/or General Education requirements may be changed by the official action of the faculty and/or the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Under “Recommended Sequence” below, a number indicates the year during which it is recommended that the course be taken (i.e., 1-first year; 2-second year, etc.); a letter indicates that the course should be taken during a particular semester (i.e., F-Fall; S-Spring). This is a recommended sequence which will be individualized based on the course rotation schedule and in consultation with the faculty advisor.

Required courses

Department

Course Number

Credits

Course Title

Recommended Sequence Year/Semester

SPE

115

3

Typical Atypical Development 0-5

1F

SPE

208

3

Instructing Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities

2F

SPE 209 3 Introduction to Exceptional Individuals (Cross-listed with PSY 209) 1S

SPE

305

3

Teaching Students with Severe Disabilities

3S

SPE

306

3

Teaching Students with Emotional Disturbance

3F

SPE

307

3

Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities

3S

SPE

308

3

Teaching Students with Developmental Disabilities

3F

SPE

316

3

Assessment in the Inclusive Classroom

3F

SPE 325 3 Instructional Strategies in the Inclusive Classroom 3S

SPE

406

3

Communication and Collaboration in ECE/SPE

4F

Credit information

Required Credits for this option

15.0

Additional required credits for Early Childhood Education Major

74.0

Additional required credits for General Education

41.0

Total credits required for graduation

130.0

Students selecting this option are encouraged to participate in the student chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), the largest professional organization in the world for individuals working with children with special needs.