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Daniel Alvarado
Academic Resources Specialist
Central/Mother Lode
College of the Sequoias
CTE Dean
Jonna Schengel
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Program Details
Certificate of Achievement in Special Education
New Program
Special Education (080900)
08/08/22
This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of child development. Students completing this certificate will acquire entry-level employment skills in the area of special education. Students will acquire hands on experience working with children with disabilities and their families.
| Course Number Course Title | Required / Electives | Annual Number of Sections (Yr 1) | Annual Enrollment Total (Yr 1) | Annual Number of Sections (Yr 2) | Annual Enrollment Total (Yr 2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHLD 146 | Required | 1 | 36 | 1 | 36 |
| CHLD 154 | Required | 0 | 0 | 1 | 36 |
| CHLD 39 | Required | 20 | 1391 | 20 | 1391 |
| CHLD 42 | Required | 12 | 537 | 12 | 537 |
| CHLD 140 | Required | 6 | 155 | 6 | 155 |
| CHLD 148 | Required | 5 | 176 | 5 | 176 |
| WEXP 193 S | Required | 1 | 36 | 1 | 72 |
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Outcomes
- Design and implement curriculum strategies based on children's individualized needs.
- Explain various strategies that support collaborative practices in promoting the optimal development of children within the context of their family and community.
- Identify the benefits of using a strength based approach in working with children with special needs and their families.
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be prepared for employment in the following fields: special education assistant, early intervention assistant, intervention paraprofessional, speech therapy aide, instructional assistant, behavior intervention, etc.
Course Units and Hours
19
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Course Report
This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of child development. Students completing this certificate will acquire entry-level employment skills in the area of special education. Students will acquire hands on experience working with children with disabilities and their families.
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be prepared for employment in the following fields: special education assistant, early intervention assistant, intervention paraprofessional, speech therapy aide, instructional assistant, behavior intervention, etc.
Program Outcomes
- Design and implement curriculum strategies based on children's individualized needs.
- Explain various strategies that support collaborative practices in promoting the optimal development of children within the context of their family and community.
- Identify the benefits of using a strength based approach in working with children with special needs and their families.
| REQUIRED CERTIFICATE COURSES | ||
|---|---|---|
| CHLD 039 | Child Development-DS 1 | 3 |
| CHLD 042 | Child, Family & Society-DS2 | 3 |
| CHLD 140 | Principles of ECE-DS3 | 3 |
| CHLD 146 | Curr Strat Child Special Needs | 3 |
| CHLD 148 | Child Health/Safety/Nutri-DS7 | 3 |
| CHLD 154 | Intro Child with Special Needs | 3 |
| WEXP 193 S | Spec Ed Wrk Exp-1st Sem | 1 |
| = | ||
| TOTAL | 19 | |
The Certificate of Achievement requirements include completion of the certificate courses with a “C” or better grade in each course. Required and support courses may be substituted with the approval of the Consumer Family Studies Division Chair.
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09/14/21 - 08:28 AM
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