BE THE VOICE THAT CHANGES A FUTURE.

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CERTIFICATE IN

EDUCATIONAL THERAPY

Tell me and Ill forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and Ill understand.
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CERTIFICATE IN

WHAT YOULL LEARN How to perform formal and informal education-based assessments. Strategies for addressing social and emotional aspects of learning problems. Methods for forming supportive relationships with clients and their support system. HOW TO EARN THIS CERTIFICATE To earn the certificate, students must successfully complete (with a grade of B or better) 30 quarter units consisting of 10 required courses (27 units) and one or more elective courses (3 units). REQUIRED (27 UNITS)

EDUCATIONAL THERAPY

INTERVENE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE, AND BE THE VOICE TO CHANGE SOMEONES FUTURE.

Children and adults with learning disabilities are often underrepresented in educational settings and in the workforce. Advocates are needed to be the voice, for these individuals who are often unable to speak for themselves. Those with learning, academic, social or emotional disabilities need the guiding hands of someone who is able to identify these needs and incorporate an action plan. That person could be you! Earn a Professional Certificate in Educational Therapy from UCR Extension, and help facilitate a working plan to get these children and adults on a path to success. The Professional Certificate in Educational Therapy is a program that works in partnership with the Association of Educational Therapists (AET). The purpose of the program is to provide interested individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to interface educational therapy with school curricula, or with the demands of vocational and professional advancement, in the case of working adults. You will learn how to construct customized intervention plans that meet the specific needs of the individual, with the intent of remediating their learning discrepancies. Educational Therapy is a fulfilling career choice for resource specialists, teachers of children with learning disabilities, speech/language pathologists, counselors and others interested in providing added support to children and adults with learning disabilities.
ADMISSION A Bachelors degree from an accredited institution is required, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in university-level coursework in the junior and senior years, and any graduate coursework. Professional background must include, 1) related coursework or a credential in special education, learning disabilities, speech/language development, psychology, counseling, educational psychology or related field, and 2) two years of classroom teaching or related experience. APPLICATION FOR CANDIDACY To earn a UCR Extension certificate, you must establish your candidacy by filing an application along with a nonrefundable application fee. We recommend you do this before the third class. Apply in person at the UCR office or online at www.extension.ucr.edu/certificates.

Understanding Learning Differences EDU X330.25 (2 units) Psychology of Human Learning EDU X330.26 (2 units) OR Human Growth and Development, Theories of Learning
EDU X388.3 (3 units)

LEVEL I

Statistics for Tests and Measurements EDU X330.29 (2 units) OR Research Design, Evaluation and Technology in School Counseling
EDU X388.22 (2 units)

LEVEL II

Principles of Educational Therapy EDU X330.27 (3 units) Advanced Psychoeducational Assessment EDU X330.30 (3 units) OR Methods of Assessment and Evaluation EDU X388.6 (3 units) Assessment for Educational Therapists; Practicum EDU X330.32 (3 units) Techniques of Educational Therapy, Part I EDU X330.33 (3 units)* Techniques of Educational Therapy, Part II EDU X330.34 (3 units)* Management of Clinical Practice EDU X330.28 (3 units)* Internship in Educational Therapy EDU X330.36 (3 units)*
* Prerequisites required for these courses please contact Program Specialist for more information.

LEVEL III

ELECTIVES (3 UNITS) Elective courses may be taken at any time during the certificate program. View designated electives online. Other courses or related workshops may be accepted on an individual basis. Usual Completion Time: The program can typically be completed within 12 to 18 months. Program Investment: $4,500. This cost does not include textbooks or materials unless otherwise noted. PROGRAM INFORMATION For more information about this program, please contact Mary Ellen Gruendyke at eduschool@ucx.ucr.edu UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE E X T E N S I O N Phone: (951) 827-1665 E-mail: eduschool@ucx.ucr.edu Website: www.extension.ucr.edu

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