NEW YORK
METROPOLITAN
UNIVERSITY

Graduate Course Certificate in Education in Special Education

  • Eligibility Criteria

    Bachelor's degree, or equiv. International Education

  • Credit Hours

    6

  • Courses Offered

    4

  • Course Duration

    3 Months (Self-Paced) Program

  • Estimated Fee

    $1,560

Courses Offered

A graduate certificate offered by NYMU is respected by many accreditation authorities worldwide and the decree that t holds will serve to create a line of fantastic job opportunities that will eventually progress your career.

Special Education Law (SPE-263)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To The American Legal System
     Legal Research
     Legal Research On The Internet
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The History Of Special Education Law
     The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act
     Section 504 Of The Rehabilitation Act
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Americans With Disabilities Act
     The No Child Left Behind Act (Nclb) Of 2001
     Free Appropriate Public Education (Fape)
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Identification, Assessment, And Evaluation
     The Individualized Education Program (Iep)
     Least Restrictive Environment (Lre)
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Procedural Safeguards
     Disciplining Students With Disabilities
     Additional Issues

Advanced Special Education Assessment And Evaluation (SPE-312)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Assessment: Issues And Concerns
     Introduction To Assessment: A Proposed Model
     Practical And Ethical Considerations
     Observational Assessment
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Criterion-Referenced Testing
     Portfolio Assessment And Other Alternative Procedures
     Assessment Of Intelligence
     Assessment Of Adaptive Behavior
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Assessment Of Behavioral And Emotional Status
     Assessment Of Oral Language
     Assessment Of General Achievement
     Assessment Of Reading
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Assessment Of Mathematics
     Assessment Of Written Expression
     Curriculum-Based Assessment
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Early Childhood Assessment
     Vocational/Transitional Assessment
     Examples Of Career Development Issue

Advanced Concepts In Special Education (SPE-329)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Teaching–Learning Process For Special Students
     Approaches To Learning And Teaching
     General Education Classrooms
     Collaboration And The Team Approach
     Students With Disabilities And Other Types Of Special Needs
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Diversity In Today’S Classrooms
     Adapting Instruction In Classroom
     Encouraging Positive Classroom Behavior
     Promoting Social Acceptance
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Coordinating The Classroom Learning Environment
     Assistive Technology In Classrooms
     Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities And Attention
     Teaching Students With Intellectual Disabilities
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching Students With Behavioral Disorders
     Oral Language And Students
     Phonological Awareness, The Alphabetic Awareness And Word Recognition
     The Written Expression
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Socialization And Classroom Management
     Transition Planning And Transition Education
     Coordinating Instruction, Collaborating, And Co-Teaching
     Communicating With Parents And Professionals

Inclusion Strategies (SPE-359)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Foundation For Educating Students With Special Needs
     Special Education Procedures And Services
     Building Partnerships Through Collaboration
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Assessing Student Needs
     Planning Instruction By Analyzing Classroom And Student Needs
     Students With Low-Incidence Disabilities
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Students With High-Incidence Disabilities
     Other Students With Special Needs
     Instructional Adaptations
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Strategies For Independent Learning
     Evaluating Student Learning
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Responding To Student Behavior
     Building Social Relationships

Why Choose New York Metropolitan University

New York Metropolitan University is the name of excellence, and we emphasize fully working on the future of our students just so they can reach their true potential. Our unparalleled campus experience allows students of all races and religions to excel in their abilities. Here, you are not just growing in your educational career; you can also focus on and enhance your extracurricular activities. We are passionate about providing you with the best overall experience before you enter your professional career path. However, the real career paths of students begin with us.