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Special Education Teacher Grades 1-6
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The Advanced Certificate in Students with Disabilities (grades 1-6) program is designed for teachers who are already certified in Childhood Education, Grades 1-6. This 18 credit program authorizes a teacher who is currently certified in Childhood Education, Grades 1-6 to teach Students with Disabilities in Grades 1 - 6 for which there is a demonstrated shortage of certified teachers.
Requirements
A master’s degree from an accredited teacher preparation program.
A copy of graduate transcript showing a minimum 3.0 GPA.
A valid provisional, initial, permanent, or professional certificate in Childhood Education, Grades 1 through 6 from an accredited teacher preparation program.
The certificate that you apply for should be at the same developmental level/age group that you have been teaching. Note: Individuals who do not have certification at the same developmental level/age group as their initial certification will need to take additional courses to meet the program requirements.
Current Lehman College education students should speak to their program advisor for admission approval.
Upon review of academic application materials, there may be deficiencies that need to be addressed by taking additional coursework.
The program of study will consist of the following: a) a 3-credit pre-requisite course, b) 9-credit core courses, and c) 6-credit practicum courses. A maximum of 6 credits may be applied if candidates have had equivalent graduate courses and educational experiences within the past five years. The transfer of the credits is subject to the approval by the coordinator in special education. Once a student has completed the Advanced Certificate Program, all 18 credits can be transferred to the Special Education Teacher, Grades 1-6 MS in Education Program within five years and upon approval of the coordinator in special education.
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