Graduate Diploma in Education in Special Education

Eligibility Details

Bachelor's degree, or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

30 total credit hours

Total Courses

05 courses

Program Duration

6 Months (Self-Paced) Program

Program Fee

$6,450

COURSES OFFERED

A graduate degree from CIBT helps you solidify your growth as a person by giving you the chance to try out many different businesses and ventures. This lets you live the way you want to live. 

  • Courses Code

  • Courses Name

  • Credit Hours

  • 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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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
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