Supervisor of Special Education Certification
Cathleen Spinelli, Ph.D., Chair, Special Education Department
Barbelin 273, 610- 660-3164, cathleen.spinelli@sju.edu
This program is a cooperative effort of the Education Leadership Program and the Special Education Program of the Saint Joseph’s Graduate Education Unit. It combines the strength of two programs for the preparation of tomorrow’s leaders in inclusive schools. Students take coursework in organizational culture, management functions, curriculum and supervision, research and measurement, and gain additional expertise in elementary/secondary and special education (K-12).
The Supervisor of Special Education Certification Program requires 24 credits, which can be taken in conjunction with the M.S. in Education degree program (36 credits). In addition, by taking a few additional courses, Special Education Supervisor candidates can obtain a Curriculum Supervisor and/or a Principal’s Certification. Students are urged to maintain continued contact with the Special Education Department Chair to assure certification program compliance. Students must be formally admitted into the Special Education Supervisory Program for certification eligibility. In the event that certain content is missing in a student’s transcript, prerequisite courses may be deemed necessary before the Supervisory Certification Program can commence.
To earn the MS Degree in Educational Leadership – an additional 4 courses (12 credits) must be completed*
Beginning in January 2012, the courses in this program will be offered either online or in a hybrid format.
Certification Requirements
- Pass PRAXIS Test 10410: Supervisor-Principal-Educational Leadership (www.ets.org/praxis)
- A valid Special Education teaching certificate
- At least 5 years of full-time teaching experience as a certified special education teacher
Required Certification Courses (18 Graduate Credits + 6 Fieldwork Credits)
EDL 665 (4505) |
Administration, Organizational Culture and Planned Change |
EDL 670 (4515) |
Educational Leadership and Human Resource Development |
EDL 675 (4535) |
Curriculum Development and Practice in Public and Private Schools |
EDL 690 (4565) |
Managing Financial and Material Resources |
SPE 621 (4915) |
Law, Policy and Procedures for the Special Education Supervisor |
SPE 622 (4925) |
Administration and Supervision of Special Education Programs |
SPE 690 (4565) |
Managing Financial and Material Resources |
Required Fieldwork
SPE 623 (4965) |
Advance Fieldwork/Seminar (3 credit) |
SPE 624 (4975) |
Advanced Supervision and Curriculum Fieldwork/Seminar (3 credits) |