Special Education - Second Endorsement (Non-Degree Program)

Description

Please Note:

Programs in the Department of Education are not admitting new students.
Students currently enrolled in the program will be allowed to complete the
program requirements as defined by each student's plan of work.

An Endorsement in Learning Disabilities and/or the Emotionally Impaired/Behaviorally Disordered may be obtained if a teacher possesses a Teaching Certificate in Special Education. Completion of the following approved program for the respective area of endorsement desired is required. The following 22 credit hours of either respective program must be completed to receive each specific endorsement.

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    Admission Requirements

    The requirements for admission to graduate study in special education are a 3.0 grade point average and fulfillment of requirements for a state teaching certificate, or a background of education and experience satisfactory to the department. Applicants for programs in special education will be required to give evidence of their ability to pursue a professional career in the area chosen for study by submitting three letters of recommendation.

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    Special Education - Second Endorsement: Learning Disabilities

    Endorsement: Learning Disabilities

    • EDU 5260 Collaboration & Consultation in Education (3 credits)
    • EDU 6310 School and Classroom Management (3 credits)
    • SED 5040 Learning Disabled Practicum (4 credits)
    • SED 5120 Transitions: Special Education in Middle and Secondary Schools (3 credits)
    • SED 5670 Teaching Math and Language Arts (3 credits)
    • SED 5710 Learning Disabilities (3 credits)
    • SED 5760 Educating the Learning Disabled (3 credits)

    Program Prerequisites: EDU 5130, EDU 6000, SED 5600, SED 5630, SED 5850

    Total: 22 credits

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    Special Education - Second Endorsement: Emotionally Impaired/Behaviorally Disordered

    Endorsement: Emotionally Impaired/Behaviorally Disordered

    • EDU 5260 Collaboration & Consultation in Education (3 credits)
    • EDU 6310 School and Classroom Management (3 credits)
    • SED 5120 Transitions: Special Education in Middle and Secondary Schools (3 credits)
    • SED 5810 Emotionally Impaired/Behaviorally Disordered (3 credits)
    • SED 5820 Educating the Severely Emotionally Impaired/Behaviorally Disordered/Autistic Student (3 credits)
    • SED 5830 Educating the Emotionally Impaired (3 credits)
    • SED 5880 Emotional Impaired and Behavioral Disordered Practicum (4 credits)

    Program Prerequisites: EDU 5130, EDU 6000, SED 5600, SED 5630, SED 5850

    Total: 22 credits

Program Contact Information

Department Chair: Alan Grigg, Ed.D.

Reno Hall, Room 243
McNichols Campus

Email: griggae@udmercy.edu
Telephone: 313-993-1475
Fax: 313-578-0507

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