Department of Special Education Non-Degree Programs
The Department of Special Education offers five non-degree course sequences leading to specific endorsements or certifications. These courses may be completed as stand-alone courses, as a non-degree-seeking student; or, may be taken as a degree-seeking graduate student, as an area of concentration for our M.Ed. in Special Education.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
This course sequence offers specialized training in the design and implementation of intervention strategies to teach socially valid behavior. The knowledge and skills gained from these courses serve as the foundation and preparation for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA) examination.
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)- State of Florida Teacher Certification Endorsement
This course sequence offers specialized training to work with children and adults with an ASD diagnosis across a variety of school and community settings. Students completing this course sequence are eligible to apply for the State of Florida Teacher Certification Endorsement in ASD.
Exceptional Student Education (K-12) State of Florida Teacher Certification
This certification will allow you to teach in classrooms for students with learning disabilities, mental retardation, emotional/behavioral disorders, and physical impairments, as well as in general education classes.
Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist (ITDS) Coursework
This course sequence offers specialized training to work with young children with special needs or disabilities across a variety of education and care settings. The state of Florida has identified the ITDS certificate as a qualifying credential for individuals to work with infants and toddlers in early intervention programs.
Pre-K Disabilities (Pre-K/Grade 3)- State of Florida Teacher Certification Endorsement
This course sequence offers specialized training to work with young children with special needs or disabilities across a variety of education and care settings. By completing this course sequence, students are eligible for the State of Florida Pre-K Disabilities (Pre-K/Grade 3) Teacher Certification Endorsement.