Special Education Subsequent Certification - Non Degree Requirements

Special Education Subsequent Certification Program (non degree program)

Teachers who hold an Illinois teaching certificate in early childhood education, elementary education, or secondary education may add certification in special education through this standards-based sequence. Teachers who hold only a teaching certificate from another state or who hold only a temporary, substitute, or other specialized teaching certificate are not eligible for this program. Candidates for subsequent certification must be admitted to the graduate program for the certificate being sought.

Eligible candidates begin by completing SPE569 which includes the development of a college-approved electronic portfolio as a self-assessment of the extent to which they have met the state standards for elementary certification. The portfolio will be reviewed by a faculty team from the new certification area and additional requirements for the certificate will be determined. Candidates then meet with an advisor from elementary education to plan a personalized program. At the conclusion of this personalized program, candidates complete a practicum experience, SPE575, the extent of which is determined by the faculty team, taking into account candidates' previous experience and state standards. At the conclusion of the practicum, candidates may apply for state certification in special education.

Courses

Courses selected in collaboration with an advisor to complete certification standards (courses and semester hours to be determined)