Elementary or Secondary Special Education

This program offers an accelerated path to special education certification in mild/moderate disabilities at the elementary or secondary levels.

Admission Requirements

1. Completed application form accompanied by a fifty-dollar nonrefundable fee.

2. Copies of all official graduate and undergraduate transcripts.
3. Professional license (elementary or secondary general education certificate).
4. Bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in professional coursework.
5. Three candidate reference forms accompanied by letters of recommendation related to education and experience in special education or related field.
6. A performance-based evaluation that documents the candidate’s education and experience with individuals with exceptionalities if possible.
7. Professional goals essay that describes candidate’s commitment to the field of Elementary or Secondary Special Education, cultural awareness, collaboration, and life-long learning.
8. An interview may be required.

Retention Requirements

Grade of B or better in all courses.

Course Requirements

Core Courses

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
SPED 458	STEM for Diverse Learners: Intensive Intervention	4	Fall, Spring.
SPED 501	Assessment in Special Education	3	Fall (as needed).
SPED 503	Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports	3	Fall (as needed).

Choose A or B below:

A. Elementary Courses

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
SPED 518	Literacy for Diverse Learners: Intensive Intervention	4	Spring.
SPED 662	Internship in Elementary Special Education	6	Fall, Spring.
	Total Credit Hours:	20

B. Secondary Courses

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
SPED 427	Career/Transition Planning for Adolescents	3	Spring.
SPED 524	Literacy Instruction for Adolescents: Intensive Intervention	4	Spring.
SPED 664	Internship in Secondary Special Education	6	Fall, Spring.
	Total Credit Hours:	23