Inclusion Support Certificate of Achievement

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Related Degrees & Certificates

Program	Units
AA-T Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
Child and Adolescent Development	60 units
Elementary Teacher Education	60 units
AS Associate in Science Degree Program
Early Childhood Education	60 units
AS-T Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
Early Childhood Education	60 units
CA Certificate of Achievement
Early Childhood Education	27 units
Youth and After School	27 units
Preparation/Specialization Information
Child Development Permits and Areas of Specialization	N/A

Career Opportunities

Paraprofessional (PreK-12); Early Intervention Assistant; Early Childhood Special Education Assistant; Early Childhood Education Assistant.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Communicate their understanding of education and human development concepts through written, oral and visual presentations in various professional and academic contexts.
Demonstrate an understanding of education and human development theories, trends and needs of young children by developing and maintaining healthy, safe, respectful, challenging and culturally responsive learning environments.
Critically assess their own teaching and learning experiences through critical thinking and reflection that will guide and inform their practice.

Program Overview

The Inclusion Support Certificate provides students with foundational knowledge and skills for those working with children with disabilities (PreK-12) in either self-contained or inclusive learning environments.

The 10-unit certificate requires 4 courses, each of which targets key concepts and competencies integral to the Special Education profession, including but not limited to:

Characteristics of children with diverse disabilities as outlined by legislated categorical definitions and criteria
Curriculum adaptations and modifications
Positive Behavior Support, and
Culminating experience requiring observation and case-analysis

Requirements

Core Courses		Units
ECE. 260	Children with Special Needs	3 units
ECE. 263	Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs	3 units
EDUC 265	Positive Behavior Support in Inclusive Settings	3 units
EDUC 300	Applied Inclusive Strategies	1 unit

Total Required Units: 10