Credential Programs
| Education Specialist Credential |
| Knowledge of ethical standards, professional practices, and laws and regulations related to the provision of services to individuals with disabilities and their families |
| Develop a professional perspective by examining educational policies and existing and emergent practices in relation to fundamental issues, theories and research in education |
| Demonstrate an understanding and acceptance of differences in culture, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, socio-economic status, lifestyle orientation, language, abilities, disabilities and aspirations of individual learners |
| Knowledge and skills in managing learning environments for diverse learners that are safe and effective and that facilitate positive self-esteem and self-advocacy |
| Demonstrate the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with individuals with disabilities and their parents, other family members and primary care givers, and community, agency , and related service personnel |
| Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles and strategies of assessment, curriculum, and instruction that are appropriate for individuals with diverse backgrounds, varying language and cognitive abilities, and special needs |
| Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to assess general education students in a comprehensive manner |
BS Rehabilitation Services
| 1. Student will access community resources that serve individuals who have rehabilitation needs |
| 2. Student will develop effective interviewing and communication skills |
| 3. Student will improve his/her communication skills |
| 4. Student will understand and apply assessment procedures as related to rehab potential and rehab planning |
| 5. Student will synthesize information to provide effective services to clients with rehab needs |
| 6. Student will advocate for people who have disabilities so that these individuals receive maximum benefit and have full participation and equitable treatment in the workforce and in society |
| 7. Student will work with multiculturally & ethnically diverse individuals when providing human services within an urban environment |
| 8. Student will provide services to persons with rehab. needs in community agencies within an urban setting. |
MA Education
| [1] Students demonstrate mastery of the body of knowledge in the degree field, including the related cultural, technological, ethical and professional competencies. |
| [2] Students demonstrate skills of critical thinking and analysis. |
| [3] Students demonstrate both oral and written communication skills, including the academic and technical writing skills appropriate to the degree field. |
| [4] Students demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the organization, implementation, interpretation and analysis of research appropriate to the degree field. |
| [5] Students demonstrate knowledge and skills of leadership, advocacy and agency as these apply to the degree field. |
| [6] Students demonstrate knowledge, skills and dispositions of critical inquiry and reflective practice. |
| [7] Students demonstrate knowledge, skills, and dispositions associated with effective collaboration with peers, colleagues and communities. |
| [8] Students demonstrate research-based knowledge, skills and dispositions associated with equity and diversity as these apply to effective practice in the content field. |
MA Education (Options)
| Applied Behavioral Analysis |
| Conduct training sessions and use collaboration/consultation skills with parents, educators and other professionals |
| Assess client behavior and institutional environments, and design positive behavior intervention/support programs based on assessments |
| Read and apply information gained from professional literature |
| Address counseling needs of clients |
| Participate in program evaluation (individual, group, and institution) |
MA Special Education
| Critically read, comprehend, and apply research literature |
| Apply advanced knowledge of special education laws and regulations |
| Respond to the needs of diverse student populations |
| Access and use technology on the job |
| Advocate for students with disabilities |
| Provide leadership in educational arenas |
| Design and implement professional and parent training |
| Participate in special education program evaluation |
MS Counseling
| 1. Student will establish helping relationships with students |
| 2. Student will display sensitivity to student' sociocultural backgrounds |
| 3. Student will demonstrate proficiency in counseling skills |
| 4. Student will communicate well with students, parents and administration |
| 5. Student will communicate effectively with teachers and other professionals |
| 6. Student will display knowledge of school regulations and procedures |
| 7. Student will display knowledge of legal and ethical issues |
| 8. Student will use knowledge of resource in the school and school district |
| 9. Student will use knowledge of community resources and adjunct services |
| 10. Student will consult and collaborate with other providers |
| 11. Student will complete reports and records conscientiously |
| 12. Student will assume responsibility and function independently |
| 13. Student will take initiative |
| 14. Student is punctual and dependable |
| 15. Student relates well to other staff |
| 16. Student dresses and presents herself/him in a professional manner |
| 17. Student is motivated and displays positive attitude. |
| 18. Student makes good use of supervision |
| 19. Student is personally committed to developing professional competencies |
| 20. Student accepts and uses constructive criticism |
| 21. Student recognizes own deficiencies and actively works to overcome them |
MS Rehabilitation Counseling
| 1. student will develop effective counseling techniques, interviewing skills and sensitivity in working with clients |
| 2. Student will recognize functional limitations and capabilities, as well as assist clients in minimizing disability and maximizing potential |
| 3. Student will apply the concepts if occupationally significant characteristics and transferability of skills as related to employment settings |
| 4. Student will recognize the richness and uniqueness of culturally diverse populations, providing equitable services to all individuals |
| 5. Student will learn how to advocate for people who have disabilities to that these people receive maximum benefit with full participation & equitable treatment in the workforce and society. |
| 6. Student will be learning how to collaborate with other professionals within the community |
| 7. Student will obtain practical experiences working with people with disabilities in community, public and private sector agencies within an urban environment |
PhD Special Education
| a. Student will apply research principles |
| b. Student will conduct research |
| c. Student will analyze data |
| d. Student will publish scholarly articles |
| e. Student will make scholarly presentations |
| f. Student will teach courses/lectures in higher education |