SPECIAL EDUCATION (K-12)
For a complete overview of the Residency Teacher Certification Program, visit the School of Education in this Catalog.
The primary purpose of the special education major is to develop
teachers who have the knowledge and skills necessary to design
and implement appropriate education for students with disabilities.
The emphasis in this program is on students with special needs in
the areas of learning and behavior.
While not required, it is strongly recommended that the teacher
candidate complete both the regular certification program (at either
the elementary or secondary level) and the special education major.
Students completing regular and special education certification
follow the same sequence of courses as regular education certification
students, but they have an additional quarter of internship in a
special-education setting. The additional internship will give the
candidate experience in the regular classroom as well as in the
special education setting. For general requirements and admission
policies see the listings for relevant quarters on previous pages.
Admission to the Special Education Major
Students who are interested in the special education certification
program are encouraged to indicate their intent upon their arrival at
SPU. This indication is made with the School of Education Advising
Center in Peterson Hall. It does not commit the student to the
program, but it assures advising and continuing receipt of current
information about the special education program requirements.
Admission to the special education major requires completion of
the Foundations Quarter. Requirements for Special Education Major.
Requirements leading to certification in special education
- Certification in special education (grades K–12) is granted
upon successful completion of the special education major
and the specialized certificate requirements.
- Foundations requirements for a K–12 special education
certificate are listed the same as the general education
quarters. The specific applications courses required for the K–12 special education certificate are listed in the major
requirements.
- Transfer students must complete a minimum of 15 upperdivision
credits in special education coursework prior to the
internship.
K–12 Special Education Only Certification
Students pursuing only K–12 Special Education Certification will
take Foundations Quarter along with the certification students. In
addition, students will take methods and skills courses, as well as
the Methods, and Integrated and Internship quarters in either
elementary or secondary levels depending on their desired
emphasis, as listed below.
Special Education Elementary Emphasis
Foundations Quarter
Prerequisites include official admission to SPU; sophomore standing (45 credits); cumulative 2.8 GPA or 3.0 GPA in last 30 credits; start a file in the School of Education (please contact the education office to obtain paperwork); approved general psychology or general sociology class with a grade of C or better.
Methods and Skills Courses and Electives
These courses maybe take independently of each other and the professional quarters. See secific course descriptions for pre-requisites. A student must receive a grade of C or better in all methods and skills courses to be recommended for certification.
Integrated and Internship Quarters.
Methods Quarter
Prerequisites include successful completion of the Foundations Quarter; junior standing (90 credits); admission to the School of Education; need successful completion of MAT 2530, MAT 2531; fingerprint clearance; passing scores on WEST-B test; take the appropriate WEST-E/Praxis II test.
Integrated and Internship Quarters
Prerequisites include successful completion of the Methods Quarter; completing 15 upper-division credits in your major; receiving a passing score on the appropriate WEST-E/Praxis II test; participate in an internship placement interview; and senior standing (135 credits).
Integrated and Internship Quarters must be taken sequentially and a grade of B or better is required for Secondary Internship A and B..
Special Education Secondary Emphasis
Foundations Quarter
Prerequisites include official admission to SPU; sophomore standing (45 credits); cumulative 2.8 GPA or 3.0 GPA in last 30 credits; start a file in the School of Education (please contact the education office to obtain paperwork); approved psychology or general sociology class with a grade of C or better.
Methods Quarter
Prerequisites include successful completion of the Foundations Quarter; junior standing (90 credits); admission to the School of Education (see page 102); fingerprint clearance; passing scores on WEST-B test; take the appropriate WEST-E/Praxis II test.
Methods and Skills Courses and Electives
These courses maybe take independently of each other and the professional quarters. See secific course descriptions for pre-requisites. A student must receive a grade of C or better in all methods and skills courses to be recommended for certification.
Integrated and Internship Quarters.
Integrated and Internship Quarters
Prerequisites include successful completion of the Methods Quarter; completing 15 upper-division credits in your major; receiving a passing score on the appropriate WEST-E/Praxis II test; participate in an internship placement interview; and senior standing (135 credits).
Integrated and Internship Quarters must be taken sequentially and a grade of B or better is required for Secondary Internship A and B.
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