Special Education Course of Study

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Special Education

The online Special Education Endorsement gives you the flexibility of attending classes on your own schedule.

Special Education Additional Endorsement

The Special Education additional endorsement is available at both the graduate and the undergraduate level. Graduate courses are identified as 5000 or 6000 level courses according to the home universities policies. Undergraduate courses are at the 4000 level.

Credit Hours:

Mild/Moderate - 24 credit hours - Prepares teachers of students with mild and moderate disabilities: these students can participate in the regular curriculum with appropriate adaptations and support. (K-12)
Comprehensive - 26 credit hours - Prepares teachers of students with severe and multiple disabilities. (K-12)
Early Childhood Disabilities - 26 credit hours - Prepares teachers to work with young children with disabilities and developmental delays, ages birth through eight. (PreK-3)

Rubric & Number	Course Title	Cr. Hrs	Description	Pre-requisites	Notes
	CORE (20 cr. hr.)
TEAS 4001 5001 6001	Collaborative Practices, Trends and Issues, and Characteristics of the Exceptional Learner in Special Education	4	Includes special education mandates, LRE; ADA; general education; parents; communities; support services; and characteristics of special learners.	Teaching Certification in any area.	Can be taken in conjunction with TEAS 4/5/6003
TEAS 4003 5003 6003	Assessment Procedures in Special Education	3	Includes characteristics of special learners, assessment and evaluations of exceptional children; includes a one hour practicum or a special classroom project for those currently teaching in a special education setting	Teaching Certification in any area.	Can be taken in conjunction with TEAS 4/5/6001
TEAS 4004 5004 6004	Applied Behavioral Intervention and Support	4	This course involves the study of modifying student behavior using techniques of applied behavior analysis in a variety of educational settings. Through individual readings, interaction with classmates, and group and individual projects, students will increase awareness for options for modifying behavior with a focus on behavioristic interventions. The course includes a 30 hour practicum experience.	TEAS 4/5/6001, TEAS 4/5/6003	Can be taken in conjunction with TEAS 4/5/6005 or 4/5/6007
TEAS 4005 5005 6005	Reading Methods across the Curriculum	3	Includes information regarding reading disorders, reading remediation, reading in LRE, reading strategies; includes alternative instructions.	TEAS 4/5/6001, TEAS 4/5/6003	Can be taken in conjunction with TEAS 4/5/6004 or 4/5/6007
TEAS 4007 5007 6007	Math Methods across the Curriculum	3	Includes information regarding mathematics thinking, discussion, and instructional projects to explore theory, understand best practices, and design and implement these strategies in mathematics instruction in grades K-8 including diverse populations and exceptional needs individuals .	TEAS 4/5/6001, TEAS 4/5/6003	Can be taken in conjunction with TEAS 4/5/6004 or 4/5/6005
TEAS 4006 5006 6006	Assistive Technology	3	Includes special adaptations and modifications for exceptional learners; includes technology; includes field study	TEAS 4/5/6001, TEAS 4/5/6003	Can be taken in conjunction with TEAS 4/5/6008, 4/5/6009 or TEAS 4/5/6011
	CONCENTRATION AREAS
	Mild/Moderate 460 (K-12)
TEAS 4008 5008 6008	Specialized Methods of Instructions and Teaching: Mild - Moderate	4	Academic and adaptations for the inclusive setting for teaching students with mild-moderate disabilities; includes an one hour practicum or a special classroom project for those currently teaching in a special education setting; a one hour practicum or a special classroom project for those currently teaching in a special education setting	TEAS 4/5/6001, TEAS 4/5/6003, TEAS 4/5/6004, TEAS 4/5/6005, TEAS 4/5/6007,
	Comprehensive Emphasis (461)
TEAS 4009 5009 6009	Adaptive PE in Special Education	2	Introduction to assessment and methods of physical education,	TEAS 4/5/6001, TEAS 4/5/6003	Can be taken in conjunction with TEAS 4/5/6006
TEAS 4010 5010 6010	Specialized Methods of Instructions and Teaching: Comprehensive	4	Includes systematic instruction for persons with comprehensive disability; teaching Students with /severe Emotional and Behavioral Problems; Methods of Teaching Life Skills and Transitions; medical issues; a one hour practicum or a special classroom project for those currently teaching in a special education setting	TEAS 4/5/6001, TEAS 4/5/6003, TEAS 4/5/6004, TEAS 4/5/6005, TEAS 4/5/6006, TEAS 4/5/6007, TEAS 4/5/6009
	Early Childhood Disabilities Emphasis (465)
TEAS 4011 5011 6011	Characteristics and Assessment of Infants and Toddler	2	Includes child growth typical and atypical development; Characteristics of Developmental Disabilities; prenatal; medical issues; assessments;	TEAS 4/5/6001, TEAS 4/5/6003	Can be taken in conjunction with TEAS 4/5/6006
TEAS 4012 5012 6012	Specialized Methods of Instruction: Early Childhood - Special Education: (ECSE)	4	Includes information regarding the Methods of Instructing Infants and Toddlers; early intervention strategies; parenting; a one hour practicum or a special classroom project for those currently teaching in a special education setting	TEAS 4/5/6001, TEAS 4/5/6003, TEAS 4/5/6004, TEAS 4/5/6005, TEAS 4/5/6006, TEAS 4/5/6007, TEAS 4/5/6011

Practicum:

Students enrolling in a course which includes a practicum can expect to spend 30 hours in a classroom with special needs students in the emphasis area in which the student is seeking the additional teaching endorsement.
Students may not enroll in two practicum courses during the same semester.
Faculty teaching practicum courses will partner with the students' school district to make sure that students are placed in the correct practicum for their concentration area.

*Exit Requirements: Praxis Exam

Core Content Knowledge for Special Education (20353)
Modified or Comprehensive or ECSE Specialty Test
Reading Across the Curriculum (Fall 2005)

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