Apr 23, 2024

2017-2018 Graduate Catalog

2017-2018 Graduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Assistive Technology Specialist (18)

Special Education Certificate of Graduate Study

This certificate is designed for educators currently holding Learning Behavior Specialist I licensure who are seeking additional competencies in applications of instructional and assistive technologies for students with learning, behavior, sensory, motor, communication, and multiple disabilities. Completion of this certificate prepares one to apply for Illinois Learning Behavior Specialist II endorsement as an Assistive Technology Specialist.

Requirements (18)

SESE 521 - Technology for Students with Disabilities Credits: 3
SESE 552 - Assistive Technology/Multiple Disabilities Credits: 3
SESE 592 - Seminar in Special Education Credits: 3
OR SESE 747 - Advanced Seminar in Special Education Credits: 3
SESE 593 - Collaboration in Advanced Special Education Practices Credits: 3
SEVI 577 - Survey of Assistive Technology for Persons with Visual Impairments Credits: 3

One of the following (3)

ETT 510 - Instructional Media and Technology Credits: 3
ETT 530 - Instructional Technology Tools Credits: 1-3
ETT 570 - Instructional Technology Leadership Credits: 3
ETT 573 - Instructional Technology Facilities Credits: 3

Elective courses

Elective courses approved by the adviser and faculty mentor may be substituted for students who have completed a course or its equivalent.