2019-2020 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 24, 2024  
2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Licensure in Special Education, Initial A-Level License


Program Requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Must meet initial licensure requirements in consultation with a Special Education advisor and the Office of Teacher Education. Must meet admission requirements for irregular route programs.

Professional Core: 18 Credits


SPED 480 is waived for current lateral entry teachers. READ 315, ELEM 455, EDMG 433, SPED 410 require admission to Teacher Education.

  • EDUC 310
  • EDUC 330
  • SPED 320
     
  • SPED 415
    or
  • READ 390
     
  • ELEM 335
    or
  • EDMG 433
    or
  • EDUC 460
     
  • SPED 480

Specialty Area Core: 21 Credits


SPED 470 (6 s.h.), traditional student teaching, is required of students who are non-licensed and not currently lateral entry; students must be admitted to Student Teaching according to the schedule and guidelines available through the Teacher Education Office. SPED 470 (3 s.h.) is required of lateral entry students.

  • SPED 410
  • SPED 460
  • SPED 465
  • SPED 515
     
  • SPED 518
    or
  • SPED 418
     
  • SPED 470

PRAXIS/NCEL Requirement


See PRAXIS/NCEL Requirements  on Department of Middle Grades, Secondary, and Specialized Subject Catalog Page

Total Credit Hours: 39