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).

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Program completers know the subject matter they are to teach.
2. Program completers will develop differentiated lessons that reflect learning-theory and research-based strategies.
3. Program completers will apply the basic principles of teaching and learning.

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 and Transitional Planning for Students with 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
• A GPA of 2.5 or higher for all required coursework
• Have passed PRAXIS Exam 5545
• 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)