Supporting Diverse Learners Certificate

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OVERVIEW OF REQUIREMENTS

Minimum number of credits required to earn certificate: 13

Minimum Cumulative GPA required to earn certificate: None

Other requirements: Students must complete at least 12 credit hours required for this certificate through UM/UMM.

This certificate is open to all students, including early college, and will facilitate the development of: an understanding of K-12 schools as organizational systems; foundational skills related to working in a K-12 school environment; and awareness of the multiple dimensions of diversity represented in K-12 student populations. Emphasis will be placed upon the formation and practical application of professional skills and dispositions expected of individuals working in a K-12 school environment.

These courses all count toward UMM’s Bachelor of Rural Education with a concentration in Special Education. Additionally, SED 302 applies to all Maine teaching endorsements.

Courses:

EDU 112 - Foundations of Education Credits: 3
EDU 217 - Working with Culturally Diverse Students Credits: 3
EDU 359 - Field Placement Lab Credits: 1
SED 302 - Adapting Instruction for Students with Disabilities Credits: 3 (was SED 201)
SED 303 - Communication & Collaboration in Special Education Credits: 3 (was SED 202)