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Educational Therapy Practicum | EDTH.X390

Educational Therapy Practicum | EDTH.X390

This final course in the Educational Therapy Certificate Program provides an opportunity for the intern to practice all aspects of educational therapy under the supervision of an experienced professional in the field. To arrange your internship, contact UCSC Extension for information.

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of the course, you should be able to
  • Set up a functional educational therapy practice / set up service as a self employed learning specialist
  • Administer and use formal and informal assessments to develop a client's learning profile.
  • Develop and implement an intervention plan, based on assessment data and contextual information.
  • Collaborate with the client, parents, teachers and allied professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Abide by the AET ethical codes
  • Reflect upon one’s own professional practices as an Educational Therapist and engage in a systematic process of self-analysis.

Topics Include

  • Preparing for ET Services
  • Providing ET Services
  • Terminating ET Services
  • Potential Career Steps

Working knowledge of:

  • Google Workspace or Microsoft Office to submit assignments
  • Canvas navigation links, modules, and using the inbox to communicate with the instructor


Additional Information


Please review section notes to view the full schedule.
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FAQ
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This course is related to the following programs:

Prerequisite(s):

Educational Assessments I

Educational Assessments II

Educational Therapy: Structured Literacy I

Management of Clinical Practice

Principles of Educational Therapy

Strategies for Learning Differences in Mathematics

Techniques of Educational Therapy: Affective, Cognitive and Perceptual Elements

Estimated Cost: $890

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What students are saying

"The UCSC Educational Therapy program expanded my knowledge base and gave me the experience necessary to transition from classroom teacher to educational therapist. It has made an enormous impact on my life."
— Diana Kennedy, B.C.E.T, Educational Therapist Board-Certified Educational Therapist | Instructor
Diana Kennedy, B.C.E.T,
Program: Educational Therapy
"The instructor provided practical guidance, helped give me the confidence to work with a new cohort of students, and made sure that class sessions were useful. She invited allied professionals to provide insight and advice on the field of ET."
— Lisa Epstein, MSTC, JD, MSW Learning Specialist | Educational Therapist | Business Owner
Lisa Epstein, MSTC, JD, MSW
Program: Educational Therapy