Special Education (Grades 6-12) Mild-Moderate Certification

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Special Education (Grades 6-12) Mild-Moderate allows individuals who are already state-certified teachers to complete the coursework required for add-on certification in Special Education (Grades 6-12) Mild to Moderate.

Required Courses (18 Hours)

•  SPED 2701 - Vocational and Transition Services for Students with Disabilities  Credits: 3
•  SPED 3701 - Assessment and Evaluation of Exceptional Learners  Credits: 3
•  SPED 3702 - Instructional Practices in Special Education  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 and Secondary Schools   Credits: 3

Graduation Requirements

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

Requirements for State Certification (if adding to secondary teaching certficate) 

• be certified to teach in the State of Louisiana
• have completed all Graduation Requirements for the PBC in Special Education (Grades 6-12) Mild-Moderate
• have nine 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 subtest.