Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Education - Special Education - Moderate to Intensive Educational Needs
About Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Education - Special Education - Moderate to Intensive Educational Needs
Program Description
The Academic Accelerator Program (AAP) is a two-semester program designed specifically for students who are ready to succeed in immersive English-speaking classrooms, but also includes the benefit of English-language and student support to help them thrive.
The Special Education program prepares Special Education teachers to design and deliver effective research-based instruction that results in optimal developmental, life-skills and academic student outcomes. Graduates will passionately advocate for and utilize evidenced-based practices that promote equitable educational experiences for individuals with disabilities. The program embraces practices that rely on data-based decision-making informed by observable and measurable children and student performance. Graduates are prepared to work and collaborate with the community, other professionals, and parents to facilitate an enhanced quality of life as an inclusive member of society.
The program includes participation in a strengthened curriculum with more than 700 hours of clinical experience - similar to the preparation used in legal and medical professions. Rigorous preparation helps to include the likelihood that students will be hired upon graduation. The programs in Special Education at Cleveland State University are designed to prepare teachers to work with young children and K-12 students who have disabilities. The major is designed to provide coursework in the education of learners with exceptional needs.
Skills developed within this major include: child growth and development, psychology, sociology, communication, teaching methods and theory, mental and physical disabilities, and emotional disturbances. In addition, students will learn about the laws and regulations governing special education, the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), record keeping, learn teaching strategies for language and literacy development, Research skills as demonstrated in papers, case studies and exams; Visual analysis; Analytical skills; Communication skills; Time management skills; Problem solving skills; and passion for teaching and learning with children and youth identified as having disabilities.
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Application Fee
No data available
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