Educational Therapy Practicum

Course Description

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

Additional Information

AI* - This course explores how AI tools can enhance support for individuals who have learning disabilities, from research assistance to personalized strategies for learning success.