SPE572 Practicum I: M.A.T.

This course is an introduction to the field of special education for MAT students, and involves directed observation and participation in a special education school setting aimed at providing an overview of teaching, learning and special education as a profession. The course serves as an orientation to the MAT graduate student's graduate study and to the special education program at NLU. This course integrates field-based experience with on-campus seminars held during the quarter. SPE572 is a prerequisite for SPE592C, and for completion of coursework for graduation. All students will be required to complete 20 hours of fieldwork as part of this course. Prerequisite(s): none 2 semester hours