Developmental Disabilities
General
Program Title
Developmental Disabilities
Degree Designation
GC
Award Type
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Program Level
Graduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus, Online Exclusive - Asynchronous
Program Description
The Department of Special Education offers an undergraduate, comprehensive major which leads to licensure to teach students with learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, or developmental disabilities. Students will complete a common sequence of coursework which will culminates in a student teaching experience and specialized coursework during their senior year. After obtaining one license at the undergraduate level, students will have completed a majority of the coursework for the additional licenses, which may be obtained at the graduate level. - At the graduate level, students may obtain licensure in a program that leads to a Master of Science degree or students may be admitted to a program of study that leads to licensure only. The graduate student's program of study may be designed to emphasize education of K-12 students with learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, developmental disabilities, or physical/health disabilities (pending program approval).
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Education and Learning Design
Status
Active
Requirements
Free Form Requisites
Admissions Requirements
The GRE is not required.
2.75 GPA over the last two years of undergraduate program.
Program Requirements
This program provides coursework for a graduate certificate that may lead to teacher licensure.
Core (19 credits): SPED 505, SPED 511, SPED 515, SPED 516, SPED 519, SPED 531.
Specialization (13 credits): SPED 520, SPED 659, SPED 660, SPED 661, CPSY 630.
Additional Requirements for Students with Secondary and K-112 Licenses: SPED 513, SPED 518.
Notes
All students seeking licensure must complete a practicum in their chosen area(s). See department website for information regarding practicums as well as licensed and unlicensed candidates.
See program website for additional information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry and history and context of developmental disabilities as a foundation on which to base practice.
Outcome
Understands referral, assessment, planning, and placement procedures specific to teaching student with developmental disabilities.
Outcome
Understands how to use individual education plans to design and implement developmentally appropriate instruction for students with developmental disabilities.
Outcome
Communicates and interacts with students, families, other teachers, and the community to support student learning and well-being.
Outcome
Applies the standards of effective practice in teaching students with developmental disabilities through a variety of early and ongoing clinical experiences.
Degree Maps
Major Code
8063
Program Code
5961