Section 10-145d-599 - Initial educator certificate requirementsTo receive an initial educator certificate for external diploma program and noncredit mandated programs, in addition to meeting the assessment requirements, as appropriate, an applicant shall:
(a) Hold a bachelor's degree from an approved institution with a major in or closely related to one of the subjects covered by the certificate; and(b) Have completed a course of study in special education comprised of not fewer than 36 clock hours, which shall include study in understanding the growth and development of exceptional children, including handicapped and gifted and talented children and children who may require special education, and methods for identifying, planning for and working effectively with special-needs children in the regular classroom.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 10-145d-599