Associate to Bachelor's Degree (ABEd) in Special Education

Eligibility Details

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

84-140 total credit hours

Total Courses

14-18 courses

Program Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Program Fee

$18,480

COURSES OFFERED

An associate to bachelor's degree from CIBT may provide a consistent work path that will allow you to grow in your area. Aside from this, online accreditation agencies will recognise CIBT's associate to bachelor's degrees.

  • Courses Code

  • Courses Name

  • Credit Hours

  • ED-051

  • Basics Of Teaching And Learning (ED-051)

  • 6 Credits Credits

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  • ED-061

  • Teaching At Different Levels (ED-061)

  • 6 Credits Credits

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  • ED-146

  • Learning And Development (ED-146)

  • 6 Credits Credits

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  • ED-445

  • Foundations Of Education (ED-445)

  • 6 Credits Credits

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  • ED-579

  • Philosophical Foundations Of Education (ED-579)

  • 6 Credits Credits

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  • ED-697

  • Computers In Education (ED-697)

  • 6 Credits Credits

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  • ED-719

  • Essentials Of Educational Psychology (ED-719)

  • 6 Credits Credits

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  • ED-869

  • Teaching For Special Fields (ED-869)

  • 6 Credits Credits

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  • SPE-020

  • Introduction To Inclusion (SPE-020)

  • 6 Credits Credits

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  • SPE-106

  • Assessment In Special Education (SPE-106)

  • 6 Credits Credits

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  • SPE-551

  • Introduction To Special Education (SPE-551)

  • 6 Credits Credits

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  • SPE-692

  • Introduction To Mental Retardation (SPE-692)

  • 6 Credits Credits

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  • SPE-731

  • Teaching Students With Moderate Disabilities (SPE-731)

  • 6 Credits Credits

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  • SPE-873

  • Special Education Mathematics (SPE-873)

  • 6 Credits Credits

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  • B-057

  • Introduction to the Humanities (B-057)

  • 6 Credits Credits

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Basics Of Teaching And Learning (ED-051)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Teaching Profession
     Basics Of Learning
     Habituation And Other Forms Of Stimulus Learning
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Classical Conditioning
     Instrumental Conditioning: Reward
     Instrumental Conditioning: Non-Reward, Punishment, And Avoidance
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Verbal Learning
     Human Memory: Conceptual Approaches
     Short-Term Retention
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Information Encoding
     Storage And Retrieval
     Spatial, Motor-Skill, And Implicit Learning
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Individual Differences In Learning And Memory
     21st Century Learning

Teaching At Different Levels (ED-061)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Differentiated Instruction
     Differentiating Planning And Instruction
     Developing Learner Profiles
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Differentiated Assessment
     Differentiated Learning Experiences
     Leveraging Technology                                                                       
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Students With Disabilities
     English Language Learners (Ell)
     English Language Arts
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Gifted Students
     Grouping, Differentiation, And Enrichment Of Gifted Children
     The Creative Person, Creative Process, And Creative Dramatics
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Invisible Gifted Students
     Gifted Children With Disabilities
     Parenting The Gifted Child

Learning And Development (ED-146)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Foundations Of Development
     Prenatal Development, Birth, And The Newborn Baby
     Physical Development
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cognitive Development
     Emotional And Social Development
     Physical And Cognitive Development
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Understanding Learning
     Action + Reflection = Learning
     Active Learning
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     New Learning Environments For The 21st Century
     Learning In Real Time
     Tools For Learning In Real Time
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Chat Rooms
     Online Learning Activities

Foundations Of Education (ED-445)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching In A Changing World
     Teaching As A Profession
     Culture, Education, And Schooling
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The School Culture
     Schooling As Americanization: 1600s–1970s
     Diversity In Society
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cultural Pluralism, Democracy, And Multicultural Education
     Multicultural Perspectives In Education
     Sociological Perspectives On Students And Families
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Legal Perspectives Of Education
     Standards-Based Education And Assessment Of Student Learning
     Designing Programs For Learners: Curriculum And Instruction
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Technology In A Changing World
     Education In The Twenty-First Century

Philosophical Foundations Of Education (ED-579)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Philosophy Of Education
     Education In The Early Cultures
     Idealism And Education
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Education In Ancient Greece
     Realism And Education
     Eastern Philosophy, Religion, And Education
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Education In The Renaissance And The Reformation
     Pragmatism And Education
     Reconstructionism And Education
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Behaviorism And Education
     Existentialism, Phenomenology, And Education
     Marxism And Education
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Education For All
     American Education Transition
     Education For A Global World

Computers In Education (ED-697)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Technology And Education
     Efficient Technology Integration In Education
     Computer Systems
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Integrating Instructional Software Into Teaching And Learning
     Communication Tools Of The Twenty-First Century
     The World Wide Web And Education
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Role Of Word Processing, Spreadsheets, And Database Software Tools In Education
     Use Of Graphics Tools In Education
     Special Education And Technology
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Reaching Out To A World Of Resources
     Technology Implementation
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Issues And Challenges Of Technology In Education
     Future Of Technology In Education

Essentials Of Educational Psychology (ED-719)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Educational Psychology – An Overview
     An Introduction To Human Development
     Cognitive Development
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cognition And Memory
     Piaget’S Theory Of Cognitive Development
     Development During Childhood And Adolescence
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Moral Development
     Erikson’S Stages Of Social Development
     Motivation In Learning
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Behaviorism And Social Learning
     Social Learning / Social Cognitive Theory
     Student Diversity
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Effective Lesson
     Effective Learning Environment
     Assessing Student Learning

Teaching For Special Fields (ED-869)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Teaching–Learning Process For Special Students
     Approaches To Learning And Teaching
     General Education Classrooms
     Collaboration And The Team Approach
     Students With Disabilities And Other Types Of Special Needs
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Diversity In Today’S Classrooms
     Adapting Instruction In Classroom
     Encouraging Positive Classroom Behavior
     Promoting Social Acceptance
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Coordinating The Classroom Learning Environment
     Assistive Technology In Classrooms
     Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities And Attention
     Teaching Students With Intellectual Disabilities
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching Students With Behavioral Disorders
     Oral Language And Students
     Phonological Awareness, The Alphabetic Awareness And Word Recognition
     The Written Expression
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Socialization And Classroom Management
     Transition Planning And Transition Education
     Coordinating Instruction, Collaborating, And Co-Teaching
     Communicating With Parents And Professionals

Introduction To Inclusion (SPE-020)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Understanding Inclusion
     Strengths And Challenges Of Students With Disabilities  
     Diverse Educational Strengths And Challenges Of Students Who Challenge Schools
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Creating Collaborative Relationships And Fostering Communication
     Creating An Environment That Fosters Acceptance And Friendship
     Creating Successful Transitions To Inclusive Settings
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Creating A Classroom Environment That Promotes Positive Behavior
     Differentiating Instruction For Diverse Learners  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Differentiating Large- And Small-Group Instruction  
     Differentiating Reading, Writing, And Spelling Instruction
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Differentiating Mathematics, Science, And Social Studies Instruction
     Evaluating Student Progress And The Effectiveness Of Your Inclusion Program

Assessment In Special Education (SPE-106)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Foundations Of Assessment
     Assessment Framework
     Reliability And Validity
     Developing Technical Skills
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Observing, Interviewing, And Conferencing
     Performance-Based, Authentic, And Portfolio Assessments
     Test Interpretation And Report Writing
     Achievement: Overall Performance
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Reading
     Written Language
     Oral Language
     Mathematics
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cognitive Development
     Adaptive Behavior
     Behavior In The Classroom
     Implementing Program Evaluation
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Involving Families
     Assessment Of Young Children
     Youth In Transition

Introduction To Special Education (SPE-551)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction
     Students With Communication Disorders
     Students With Mental Retardation
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Students With Learning Disabilities
     Students With Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
     Students With Emotional And Behavioral Disorder
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Students With Physical And Health Impairments
     Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Students With Hearing Impairments
     Students With Visual Impairments
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Students With Severe Or Multiple Disabilities
     Students Who Are Gifted And Talented

Introduction To Mental Retardation (SPE-692)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Historical Perspectives
     Definition And Terminology
     Assessment Of Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Individual Rights And Legal Issues
     Psychosocial Aspects Of Mental Retardation
     Biological Aspects And The Promises Of Prevention
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Family Considerations
     Characteristics Of Persons With Mild Mental Retardation
     Characteristics Of Persons With Severe Intellectual Disabilities
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Infancy And Early Childhood
     School Years
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Adult Years
     Assistive Technology For Individuals With Mental Retardation

Teaching Students With Moderate Disabilities (SPE-731)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Creating Responsive Learning Environments
     Planning And Organizing Instruction
     Assessing Students For Instruction
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching Students And Managing Instruction
     Promoting Social, Emotional, And Behavioral Development
     Assessing And Teaching Language
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Assessing Reading
     Teaching Reading
     Assessing And Teaching Spelling
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Assessing And Teaching Handwriting And Written Expression
     Assessing Math
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching Math
     Teaching Learning Strategies, Content, And Study Skills
     Promoting Transitions

Special Education Mathematics (SPE-873)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Instructional Activities: The Building Blocks For Effective Instruction
     Diversity In The Classroom: Variations Of Individual Needs
     Lesson Design: Creating Lessons That Meet The Needs Of A Diverse Classroom
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Beginnings: Mathematics Learning In Early Childhood
     Whole Numbers And Numeration: Naming And Writing Quantity
     Adding And Subtracting Whole Numbers: Combining And Separating Quantities
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Multiplying And Dividing Whole Numbers: Combining Equal-Sized Groups And Separating Quantities Into Equal-Sized Groups
     Fractions: Working With Units Smaller Than One
     Decimals And Percents: Working With Base-Ten Units Smaller Than One And Using Hundredths As A Common Denominator
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Measurement: Assigning A Number To A Quantity
     Geometry: Learning The Names And Characteristics Of Shapes
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Data Analysis And Probability: Getting Information From Data And Measuring Likelihood
     Effective Practice: Games And Activities For Practice And Fun

Introduction to the Humanities (B-057)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Art Of Thinking Critically
     Apollonian Reason, Dionysian Intuition
     Myth
     Literature
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Art
     Music
     Theater
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Musical Stage
     The Cinema
     Television
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Religion
     Morality
     Happiness
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Death Attitudes And Life Affirmation
     Controversy
     Freedom
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