Jun 04, 2026

2026-2027 Graduate Catalog

Special Education, Certification PK-12 (Add-on)

For Pennsylvania Instructional Teacher Certification. This program is designed for individuals seeking to complete a program to ADD ON a Special Education PK12 Instructional I Certificate to an existing PA Instructional teaching certificate.Applicants of the program must currently hold a PA Instructional Certificate.

Professional Education Courses Tier I

ED 566D Instructional & Assistive Technology (3 credits)
ED 580 Introduction to Inclusive Education (3 credits)
ED 581 Disability Studies and Special Education Law (3 credits)

Professional Education Courses Tier II

ED 584 Effective Instructions for Complex Support Needs (3 credits)
ED 657 Diversity, Equity and Justice in Special Education (3 Credits)
ED 662 Teaching Methods for Students with Autism 3 credits
ED 670 Transition Planning and Services (3 credits)

Professional Education Courses Tier III

ED 582 High Leverage Practices for Students with Disabilities (3 credits)
(ED582 is to be taken concurrently with ED582L)
ED 582L Practicum and Seminar Stage 3 Special Education 1 Credits
* (3 credits) (*Graduate Practicum credits are not applicable to the M.Ed.)
ED 585 Positive Behavior Supports Systems & Strategies (3 credits)
ED 591 The Profession of Special Education (3 credits) (Culminating Project Course)

Professional Education Courses Tier IV

ED583A Graduate Practicum: for Added Special Education PK-12 * (3 credits - Add-On Certification only)
(*Graduate Practicum credits are not applicable to the M.Ed.)

Exit Requirements for Teacher Certification

Candidates: https://www.arcadia.edu/school-education/current-students/teacher-certification