Skills Certificate in Children With Special Needs Area of Specialization

In accordance with the guidelines established by the State of California's Child Development Permit for the Master Teacher tier, applicants must complete a specialization of eight (8) semester units in a specific area. A specialization can also be useful to students when seeking work advancement.
The EDU CD academic program can prepare you for a rewarding career in education, working in a variety of settings with children and families.
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Students completing this program will be able to:
Apply Universal Design for Learning strategies and concepts to support children with disabilities in diverse classroom environments.
Analyze professional ethics in Special Education in relation to their collaborative interactions with interdisciplinary professionals and families with children with disabilities.
Distinguish between types of disabilities and appropriate curricular adaptations to support individualized learning of children with special needs.

Students will need to show proof of high school graduation or the equivalent. Proof of English Language Proficiency: A minimum score or higher on any of the following examinations is required for admission- Skyline College is an open-enrollment school with a free application process. Whatever your educational background or goals are, we can help you on your academic journey: applying and registering for classes, signing up for graduation, and requesting transcripts. You need a minimum of TOEFL iBT 56, IELTS 5.5, or Duolingo 85. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU transferable units; Earn a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least a 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework.