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 |
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SPE |
3 |
1F |
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SPE |
3 |
2F |
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SPE | 209 | 3 | Introduction to Exceptional Individuals (Cross-listed with PSY 209) | 1S |
SPE |
3 |
3S |
||
SPE |
3 |
3F |
||
SPE |
3 |
3S |
||
SPE |
3 |
3F |
||
SPE |
3 |
3F |
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SPE | 325 | 3 | Instructional Strategies in the Inclusive Classroom | 3S |
SPE |
3 |
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.