Course Overview!

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Educational Therapy at California State University, Los Angeles is designed for individuals who possess or are pursuing an Education Specialist Instruction Credential in Mild/Moderate Disabilities or a similar special education credential. This program aims to equip educational professionals with advanced skills and knowledge in educational therapy, combining educational and therapeutic approaches. Graduates will be prepared to assess, remediate, and manage cases for children, adolescents, and adults with learning disabilities or challenges. The curriculum covers advanced assessment techniques, individualized instruction and remediation strategies, interventions for literacy problems, effective case management methods, and advocacy skills within an educational therapy practice. This certificate is also designed to align with requirements for associate-level membership in the Association of Educational Therapists (AET), though additional courses and supervised hours may be necessary depending on individual academic backgrounds. The program emphasizes serving students' unique needs within private practices or clinics.

Course Structure

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Educational Therapy comprises 12 units of coursework. The core courses include: EDSP 5203 - Assessment in Educational Therapy; EDSP 5257 - Advanced Study of Literacy Problems and Specialized Interventions for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities; EDSP 5258 - Principles and Practices of Educational Therapy; and EDSP 5049 - Internship Seminar and Fieldwork in Educational Therapy. Each course contributes 3 units towards the certificate's total unit requirement. Students must complete all prerequisite courses before beginning the certificate coursework.