I. Applied Behavior Analysis

The certificate program in applied behavior analysis provides qualified graduate students the opportunity for training in the field of behavior analysis specific to its use in the fields of education and developmental disabilities. The curriculum for the Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis has two purposes. Students will receive a comprehensive conceptual overview of the principles of applied behavior analysis of human behavior. In addition, students will acquire expertise in the design, implementation, and evaluation of behavior analytic interventions relevant to helping alleviate clinically significant problems.

The following courses are the requirements of the 21-semester hour program of study leading to the Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Required (15): EPY 8030, EPY 8850, EPY 8860, EXC 7030, EXC 7310, EXC 7940A
Select one (3): EPY 8180, EXC 7250

Course Descriptions

Program total: minimum of 21 semester hours

See the College of Education section of the Current GSU Catalog for additional details.

II. Assistive Technology

The certificate program in Assistive Technology provides graduate students the opportunity for graduate-level training in the field of assistive technology as it applies to students with disabilities. The curriculum for the certificate has two goals. First, students receive in-depth information on a wide range of assistive technology devices for individuals with various types of disabilities, (e.g., physical impairments, visual impairments, hearing impairments, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities). Secondly, students receive a conceptual framework of assistive technology from which they can assess, implement, and evaluate various types of assistive technology.

Required: Comm 6910, EXC 7300, EXC 7301, EXC 8300, EXC 8350, EXC 8990

Course Descriptions

Program total: minimum of 18 semester hours

See the College of Education section of the Current GSU Catalog for additional details.

III. Preschool Handicapped

Nine semester hours of course work are required for endorsement in preschool handicapped education for professionals holding teacher certification in early childhood education, special education, or speech-language pathology. Completion of the course work requirements below, as designated, qualifies the student for endorsement in preschool handicapped education.

Required (6): EXC 7650, EXC 7660
Select one (3): EXC 4320 (Introduction to Language Disorders), EXC 7010

Course Descriptions

Program total: minimum of 9 semester hours

See the College of Education section of the Current GSU Catalog for additional details.

IV. Special Education Leadership

Georgia State University offers preparation for school leadership endorsement in Special Education. This program requires appropriate teaching or school experiences and admission as a graduate student. The program requires at least a master’s-level certificate in the teaching. Completion of nine semester hours of acceptable graduate credit including three semester hours in each of the following areas qualifies a student for master’s or specialist-level endorsement, depending upon the current level of certification:

Classes taught in the Department of Educational Policy Studies:

1. Organizational Leadership EPEL 7000
2. Supervision of Instruction EPEL 7410

Class taught in the Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education:

3. Curriculum Development EXC 8430

Course Descriptions