Courses of Study
Graduate Certificate Leading to Initial Licensure in Moderate Disabilities
(PreK-8 or 5-12)
SPE G 602: Language Acquisition and Theories of Reading
SPE G 607: Behavioral and Classroom Management
SPE G 621: Introduction to Disabilities
SPE G 624: Standardized Assessments for Students with Disabilities
SPE G 625: Reading and Writing Asessment and Instruction for Students
(or SPE G 631: Clinical Teaching I: Secondary)
SPE G 626: Math, Science, and Social Science Assessment and Instruction for
Students with Moderate Disabilities
(or SPE G 632: Clinical Teaching II: Secondary)
SPE G 633: Legal and Political Issues
SPE G 698: Moderate Practicum -- 6 credits
M.Ed. Leading to Successive Licensures in Moderate Disabilities
(PreK-8 or 5-12)
Students in this course of study will complete the same coursework as in the Certificate described above and an additional of the following 4 courses, which fulfill the academic requirements for both Professional Licensure in Moderate Disabilities and a Master’s Degree in Special Education.
EDC G 621: Teaching Writing in K-12 Classes
SPE G 685: Inclusive Interdisciplinary Curriculum Development: Pre K-12 Classrooms
SPE G 684: Technologies in Special Education
SPE G 692: Capstone Research Seminar in Special Education: Professional Licensure
M.Ed. Professional Licensure Course Sequence - Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (Prek-8, 5-12)
This is a 36-credit program. Based on the individual’s background and academic history, the academic advisor will meet with each student and customize the coursework in the program.
Post Master’s Certificate for Professional Licensure as Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities
EDC G 622: Integrating Curriculum
SPE G 685: Inclusive Interdisciplinary Curriculum Development: Pre K-12 Classrooms
SPE G 647: Assessment - Based Instruction
(or SPE G 653: Assessment Issues in Bilingual/Multicultural Special Education)
EDC G 621: Teaching Writing in the K-12 Classroom
( or SPE G 684: Technologies in Special Education )
