Teaching with Special Education Specialization, M.A.T.

Master of Arts in Teaching with Special Education Specialization

MAT Core: 9 Sem. Hrs.

• EDN 5040. Basics Tenets of Education (3 credits)
• EDN 5120. Advanced Studies of Exceptional Children (3 credits)
• EDN 5450. Introduction to Curriculum Design and Best Practices (3 credits)
• EDN 5460. Field Experience (0 credit)

Special Education Pedagogy: 6 Sem. Hrs.

• SED 5010. Policies and Procedures in Special Education (3 credits)
• SED 5040. Contemporary Issues In Special Education (3 credits)

Special Education Content: 12 Sem. Hrs.

• SED 5050. Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (3 credits)
• SED 5060. Assessment in Special Education (3 credits)
• SED 5070. Mild to Moderate Disabilities: Reading/Written Language Strategies and Instruction (3 credits)
• SED 5080. Mild to Moderate Disabilities: Math Strategies and Instruction (3 credits)

Internship: 3 Sem. Hrs.

Culminating clinical practice for Special Education initial teacher licensure. Course requirements include completion of program and licensure requirements, including full-time pre-service student internship or in-service teaching in a public-school setting in the licensure area. 3 credit hours 

• SED 5000. Internship in Special Education (3 credits)

Total: 30 Sem. Hrs.