2014-2015 University Catalog

TFA - Special Education (Teach for America) Graduate Certificate

Banner Code: E1-CERG-TSED

This 31-credit certificate is designed to prepare Teach for America Corp Members to teach culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse special education students. Entry into program is restricted to Teach for America corps members.

The TFA - Special Education (Teach for America) Graduate Certificate may only be pursued on a full-time basis.

For policies governing all graduate certificates, see the Academic Policies section of this catalog.

This certificate program qualifies for Title IV Federal Financial Aid. For more information about program graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our disclosure information page at: irr.gmu.edu/gedt/Teach_For_America_Special_Education/Gedt.html

Certificate Requirements

EDSE 501 - Introduction to Special Education Credits: 3
EDSE 502 - Classroom Management and Applied Behavior Analysis Credits: 3
EDSE 503 - Language Development and Reading Credits: 3
EDSE 540 - Characteristics of Students with Disabilities who Access the General Curriculum Credits: 3
EDSE 544 - Adapted Instructional Methods and Transition for Secondary Learners Credits: 3
EDSE 627 - Assessment Credits: 3
EDSE 628 - Elementary Reading, Curriculum, and Strategies for Students who Access the General Education Curriculum Credits: 3
EDSE 629 - Secondary Curriculum and Strategies for Students with Disabilities who Access the General Curriculum Credits: 3
EDSE 662 - Consultation and Collaboration Credits: 3
EDSE 790 - Internship in Special Education Credits: 1-6 (Must complete one 3-credit internship)

Total: 31 credits

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TFA - Special Education (Teach for America) Graduate Certificate

Certificate Requirements

Total: 31 credits