Special Education (Grades 1-5) Mild-Moderate Certification

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Special Education (Grades 1-5) Mild-Moderate allows individuals who are already state-certified teachers to complete the coursework required for add-on certification in Special Education (Grades 1-5) Mild to Moderate.

Required Courses (18 Hours)

• SPED 3701 - Assessment and Evaluation of Exceptional Learners  Credits: 3
• SPED 3702 - Instructional Practices in Special Education  Credits: 3
• SPED 3703 - Reading and Literacy Interventions for Students with Disabilities   Credits: 3
• SPED 4701 - Behavioral Management of Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities  Credits: 3
• SPED 4703 - Collaborative Teaming in Special Education  Credits: 3
• EDCI 2900 - Teaching Computer Literacy in the Elementary & Secondary Schools  Credits: 3

Graduation Requirements

• a grade of “C” or higher in each required course

Requirements for State Certification (if adding to an elementary teaching certificate)

• be certified to teach in the State of Louisiana
• have completed all Graduation Requirements for the PBC in Special Education (Grades 1-5) Mild-Moderate
• have six semester hours in the teaching of reading and literacy
• pass Praxis Special Education: Foundational Knowledge
• pass Praxis Teaching Reading Elementary or Elementary Education Teaching Reading Subset.