Special Ed Generalist K-12-PB
Program Overview
Special Education - Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
The post-baccalaureate certification program at GBC enables students who have completed an undergraduate degree to become eligible for licensure to teach in Nevada in the areas of early childhood, elementary, secondary, and special education.
In order to apply to the program, a student must have already completed a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. It is imperative that students seek advising from the teacher education department faculty.
Once in the program, students will adhere to the rules of the current teacher education program handbook. Students must remain continuously enrolled and complete the program requirements within three years.
Application
To be eligible for the post-baccalaureate program at GBC, students must:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0, cumulative or over the last 40 credits.
- Apply to Great Basin College.
- Complete a post-baccalaureate program application.
- Successfully pass the admissions interview (assesses dispositions, basic communication skills, and background knowledge) with program faculty and staff.
- Pass a fingerprint background check or hold a valid substitute license issued by the Nevada Department of Education.
A post-baccalaureate candidate will complete the following:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HDFS 201 | Lifespan Human Developmnt | 3 Credits |
| EDSP 301 | Education Excptl Child | 3 Credits |
| EPY 330 | Principles of Educ Psychology | 3 Credits |
| EDRL 437 | Teaching Reading | 3 Credits |
| EDEL 433 | Methods Teach PK-8 Math | 3 Credits |
| EDSP 441 | Chars/Strat Mld/Mod Disab | 3 Credits |
| EDSP 452 | Assessmt/Sp Educ Teachers | 3 Credits |
| EDSP 453 | Behavr Tchnq/Stdt Disabil | 3 Credits |
| EDSP 434 | Commnty/Fam Intg Spc Need | 3 Credits |
| EDSP 443 | Specl Educ Curr/Gen Methd | 3 Credits |
| EDSP 464 | Mulit-tiered Systems of Supp | 3 Credits |
| EDEL 315 | Elem Methd Practicum III | 1-3 Credits |
| EDSP 484 | Special Educ: Elem Level | 1 Credits |
| EDSP 485 | Special Educ:Second Level | 1 Credits |
| EDSP 495 | Studnt Teach Intrn/Sp Edu | 8-14 Credits |