Special Education, M.A.T. (Traditional Program—Type 10 Certification)
This program prepares candidates for a variety of roles working with children and adolescents with exceptional needs. It is designed for students with baccalaureate degrees seeking the LBS I certification (Type 10). Visit Certifications and Endorsements at NLU for more details.
In addition to National College of Education Graduate Admissions Requirements, applicants must:
This degree requires:
MAT Core - 9 SH
| EPS511 | Human Learning and Development in Instructional Contexts | |
| ESR514 | Research in Action: Becoming Practitioner Researchers | |
| FND510 | Social Justice Perspectives on the History and Philosophy of American Education | |
Program Requirements - 35-38 SH
| SPE500 | Introduction to Exceptional Children and Adolescents/Special Education | |
| SPE506 | Frameworks and Perspectives in Special Education | |
| SPE572 | Practicum I: M.A.T. | |
| SPE545 | Assistive Technology | |
| SPE502 | Language Development and Challenges in Children and Adolescents | |
| or | |
| SPE526 | Best Practice in Child Word-Finding: Academic Accommodations for Students with Expressive Language Difficulties | |
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| SPE503 | Collaborative and Consultative Teaming and Teaching | |
| SPE508 | Critical Literacy for Students with Disabilities | |
| SPE501 | Educational and Diagnostic Assessment of Exceptional Children and Adolescents | |
| SPE509 | Clinical Literacy | |
| SPE523 | Diagnosis and Remediation of Math Disabilities/Special Education | |
| SPE507 | Social/Emotional Development and Teaching and Support | |
| SPE527 | Individualized Curriculum and Instruction | |
| SPE592C | Practicum/Teaching Children and Adolescents with Special Needs | |
Note: SPE 500 can be waived per advisor.