Significant Disabilities (Grades 1-12) Certification

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Significant Disabilities allows individuals who are already state-certified teachers to complete the coursework required for add-on certification in Significant Disabilities (Grades 1-12).

Required Courses (21 Hours)

• EDCI 2700 - Characteristics of Exceptional Students  Credits: 3
• SPED 2800 - Assistive Technology for Students with Significant Disabilities  Credits: 3
• SPED 3701 - Assessment and Evaluation of Exceptional Learners  Credits: 3
• SPED 3801 - Instructional Strategies for Students with Significant Disabilities  Credits: 3
• SPED 3802 - Curriculum Development & Transitional Planning for Students w/ Significant Disabilities  Credits: 3
• SPED 4703 - Collaborative Teaming in Special Education  Credits: 3
• SPED 4801 - Applied Behavioral Analysis and Support of Students with Significant Disabilities  Credits: 3

Graduation Requirements

• a grade of “C” or higher in each required course
• have completed a three credit-hour internship with students with significant disabilities or three years of successful teaching of students with significant disabilities.

Requirements for State Certification

• be certified to teach in the State of Louisiana
• have completed all Graduation Requirements for the PBC in Significiant Disabiltiies (Grades 1-12)
• have nine semester hours in the teaching of reading and literacy
• pass Praxis Special Education Severe to Profound
• pass Praxis Teaching Reading Elementary or Elementary Education Teaching Reading subset