Advanced Certificate in Special Needs and Inclusive Education
School of Workforce Enhancement and Development
Upskilling Academy
Programme Description
The Advacned Certificate in Special Needs and Inclusive Education is designed to equip educators, parents, leaders, and advocates with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to lead change and innovation in special needs and inclusive education. This programme aims to address the growing demand for inclusive education practices and the need to ensure that all students, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds, have access to quality education. This programme has 2 pathways: – The Advanced Certificate in Special Needs and Inclusive Education or Single Short Courses in Special Needs and Inclusive Education. These courses include: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities; Monitoring and Facilitating Milestones Development in Children; Understanding Learning Disabilities; Managing Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders; Teaching Social Skills to Children with Special Needs;Teaching Adaptive Skills to Children with Special Needs; Assistive Technology for Children with Physical Disabilities; Alternative and Augmentative Communication; and Assistive Technology for Young Children.
Requirements
Minimum five (5) CSEC/GCE O’ Level subjects, inclusive of English A and Mathematics, Grades 1,2,3* or A, B, C. *Grade 3 accepted if attained in June 1998 and beyond.
Tertiary-level certification from an accredited institution.
Tuition & Fees
| FeesType | Citizens | Caricom | International | Per |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications: Online | Free | Free | Free | Application |
| Registration | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | Semester |
| Tuition | $300.00 | $400.00 | $750.00 | Credit* |
| Administrative | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Technology | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Student Inusurance | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | Annum |
| Student Guild | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Annum |
| * Total Programme Credits can be found in the courses section | ||||
Courses
| Course Type | Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course in Major | EDUC 300 | Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities | 3 |
| Course in Major | EDUC 305 | Monitoring and Facilitating Milestones Development in Children | 3 |
| Course in Major | EDUC 310 | Understanding Learning Disabilities | 3 |
| Course in Major | EDUC 320 | Managing Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 |
| Course in Major | EDUC 322 | Teaching Social Skills to Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| Course in Major | EDUC 324 | Teaching Adaptive | 3 |
| Course in Major | EDUC 326 | Assistive Technology for Children with Physical Disabilities | 3 |
| Course in Major | EDUC 201 | Alternative and Augmentative Communication | 3 |
| Course in Major | EDUC 328 | Assistive Technology for Young Children | 3 |
| Total Credits Major Courses | 27 |
Additional Information
Semester
September
In Person / Online / Blended
Blended
Gate Funding Availability:
Payment Plan Availability:
Yes
Campus
Chaguanas Campus
Email:
professionaled@costaatt.edu.tt
Telephone:
625-5030 ext. 2601, 2640, 2641, 2642, 2643, 2644
