Current South Carolina teachers with a valid initial or professional certification can add-on certification in Special Education: Multi-Categorical through this 18-credit hour non-degree program at Winthrop University. All courses are offered online.
The Add-On Certification in Special Education at Winthrop University is approved for SC CREATE!
Course Number |
Course Title |
Semester(s) Offered |
| SPED 681 | Introduction to Special Education | Summer |
| SPED 507 | Characteristics of Students with Disabilities | Summer, Fall |
| SPED 510 | Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports for the Classroom Teacher | Summer |
| SPED 585~ | Methods of Teaching Students with Emotional Behavioral Disorder, Learning Disabilities, and Autism Spectrum Disorder | Fall |
| SPED 591 | Assessment in Special Education | Summer |
| SPED 691* | Practicum in Teaching the Exceptional Child | As needed |
*The practicum requirement may be waived with documentation of one year of successful teaching students with intellectual, emotional, or learning disabilities as appropriate.
~SPED 585 requires synchronous online meetings in addition to asynchronous online coursework