The purpose of this certificate is to prepare specialists who can develop and implement programs in supported employment and adult community living for youth and young adults with disabilities. A student may elect to emphasize programs for people with either moderate and mild or severe and multiple disabilities. Students must complete a minimum of 21 units with a 3.0 (B) grade point average.

Students are able to develop additional competencies in instructional interventions, living options, community networking, and assistive technologies.

Prerequisites: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a grade point average of at least 2.75 (when A equals 4) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted. Introductory disability coursework and experience.

Required courses (9 units)

• SPED 501
  Typical and Atypical Learning Processes (3) or

• SPED 664
  Issues Affecting Employment of Individuals with
  Severe Handicaps (3) or

• ARP 684
  Introduction to Rehabilitation Process (3)

• ARP 687
  Placement Practices with Individuals with
  Disabilities (3)

• SPED 771
  Directed Internship: Special Education (3)
  Cr/NC or

• ARP 743
  Fieldwork in Rehabilitation (3)
  Cr/NC or

• CSP 730
  Fieldwork in Counseling (3)
  Cr/NC

• Twelve units of adviser approved Special Education; Administration, Rehabilitation or Postsecondary Education; or Counseling and School Psychology coursework.

Dr. Caren L. Sax, the program adviser in the Department of Administration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary Education, will meet with each certificate student to design an individualized program of study based on the student’s educational background and professional experience. Students may enroll in certificate program and master’s degree program concurrently.