Suggested Course Sequence for Home and School Visitor (HSV) Certification

 First Year

Summer

Fall

Spring

EDLD 620 – School Law and Public Policy

SPED 600 – Introduction to Exceptional Education

SPED 580 - Diagnostic and Assessment Strategies for Students with Disabilities

Second Language Acquisition1

 

Second Year

Summer

Fall

Spring

Second Language Acquisition1

SWK 628 - Introduction to Trauma Informed Therapy

SOWK 530 - Field Practicum I1

SOWK 606 – School Social Work

SOWK 531 – Field Practicum II2

 

 

Notes

  • Second Language Acquisition: Complete 1 of the following courses1
    • EDUC 561 - Second Language Acquisition: Theory, Programs & Assessment
    • EDUC 564 - Assessment, Policies & Practice in Teaching of English Language Learners
  • Field practicum must be completed in a Pennsylvania public school entity, including K-12 public school districts, charter schools, or intermediate units (IUs)2