SPE592C Practicum/Teaching Children and Adolescents with Special Needs

This course serves as the culminating experience in the special education graduate program. Students are given opportunities to integrate theory and practice and engage in best practices with children and adolescents challenged with special needs. Supervised experiences are provided in public and private schools by exemplary teachers who are appropriately certified to teach by the State of Illinois, have at least three years of successful teaching experience in their field of specialization and who model best professional practice. In all settings, the collaborative-consultation model is practiced. Students must make arrangements for practicum six months prior to registration. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all special education course work. Degree status in special education and consent of the student's advisor and practicum coordinator. Application for practicum must be made in writing as determined by program guidelines and procedures. 1-5 semester hours