Advanced Study in Educational Therapy Post-Master's Certificate

The Advanced Study in Educational Therapy Post Master's Certificate Program provides preparation to students who have already earned a Master's Degree in Special Education or a related field. This program is designed to combine educational and therapeutic approaches for evaluation, remediation, case management, and communication/advocacy on behalf of children, adolescents and adults with learning disabilities or learning problems. The Certificate Program aligns with the course requirements for Associate level membership in the Association of Educational Therapists (AET). The Advanced Study in Educational Therapy Certificate Program provides exemplary preparation for Educational Therapists to serve students with learning challenges in clinical and other settings, helping them reach their full potential.

Program Requirements

Two courses required for certification by the Association of Educational Therapists (AET) as program pre-requisites: (1) Course on Human Learning and (2) Course on Child/Adolescent Development. 

1. Foundational Courses (12 units)

• SPED 400 Developmental Differences and Implications in Special Education (3)
• SPED 406 K-12 Literacy Instruction for Diverse Learners with Disabilities (3)
• SPED 511 Assessing Diverse Learners with Mild to Extensive Support Needs (3)
• SPED 503MME Curriculum and Instruction for Diverse Learners with Mild to Extensive Support Needs (3)

Course Requirements (15 Units)

• SPED 673 Principles of Educational Therapy (3)

• SPED 671 Advanced Study of Literacy Problems (3)

• SPED 672 Advanced Assessment in Educational Therapy (3)

• SPED 676 Clinical Case Management (3)

• SPED 679 Internship in Educational Therapy (3)

Requirements for Admission to the Post-Master's Certificate Program

• Completion of a Master of Arts Degree program in Special Education or a related field as approved by the ET Coordinator

• Minimum of two years of experience in the field of education

• Education Specialist Credential or prerequisites determined by the ET Coordinator (e.g., SPED 400, SPED 406, SPED 511, SPED 503MME or equivalencies)

• Minimum 3.0 GPA in MA degree program