Grand Canyon University The College of Education 21 courses 120 total credits
This program is designed for students who seek a Special Education, K-12 Mild to Moderate Certificate to support students with mild to moderate disabilities within the K-12 setting. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disabilities, and other physical and cognitive impairments. All courses are directly aligned with Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) principles, Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), and International Society for Technology and Education for Educators (ISTE-E) standards. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program and focus experiences that guide students through 115 hours of observational and practice-based experiences in a variety of settings serving students in K-12 special education. Graduates of the program are prepared to work with students with mild to moderate disabilities and implement individualized educational programs to support, accommodate, or modify the studentsβ academic, functional, and social/communication needs. Teacher candidates must be prepared to complete a full-time, 15-week student teaching component at the end of the program. This must be completed in a K-12 mild to moderate setting with a certified special education teacher. Teacher candidates are responsible for contacting their state department of education for licensure requirements and program approval.
| Total General Education | 34-40 credits |
| Total Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities, Grades K-12 Major | 80 credits |
| Total Electives | 0-6 credits |
| Total Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities, Grades K-12 | 120 credits |
Required General Education
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIS-144 | U.S. History Themes | 4 |
Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics competency.) Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities, Grades K- 12 Major
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