B.A. in Special Education-Secondary: LD Total Credit Hours: 131
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‡ Grade of “B” or better required.
§ Grade of “B-” or better required.
^ Grade of “C” or better required.
* This course has a prerequisite.
# Possible alternative course or exam option to fulfill this requirement.
π A major course that meets General Education requirements.
+ Possible waiver with a specified number of transfer credits upon first-time admission.
Special Education: LD Learning Outcomes
Candidates who major in special education with an endorsement in learning disabilities demonstrate a clear understanding of diagnostic and teaching methods to provide sound instruction and manage the instructional environment to best meet the needs of children with learning disabilities. Best practices are presented from a liberal arts perspective and include an emphasis on integrating Christian faith into teaching practice. Courses address all domains of the Model for Effective Teaching, designed to prepare teachers with both a broad understanding, in-depth skills, and practical application for teaching.
K-12 Certification Eligibility
These majors prepare students to apply for K-12 teacher certification with an endorsement in K-12 special education for students with learning disabilities (SM). When completed concurrently with an elementary or secondary education program, candidates may teach in both the regular education classroom at their level of study and in K-12 special education programs in schools. Candidates must pass the Learning Disabilities MTTC to be recommended for certification. Students certifying in secondary education with the K-12 learning disabilities endorsement must pass the Learning Disabilities MTTC and the MTTC in their content area minor in order to be certified in both areas. Refer to the School of Education handbook for further certification information.
Speech General Education Requirement Option
Students who successfully complete the interpersonal and presentation portions of EDU 140L upon the recommendation of the School of Education faculty will fulfill the speech requirement for General Education. No credit hours will be earned for fulfillment of this requirement through EDU 140L .
Additional Internship Experience
SED 452 - Internship Site-based Experience II (credit varies) may be recommended by the University supervisor and mentor teacher. This internship provides additional opportunities in the special education classroom for candidates who need more experience in the development of classroom techniques. The number of credits will be determined individually based on the specific number of weeks required for placement, as articulated in the student teacher policy.
Internship Placement
Due to the number of internship weeks required for initial certification in special education: LD, spring internships must begin in early January for successful completion. Students should not plan an interim class prior to spring internships A fall placement with the aforementioned configuration will continue past the fall semester and into the spring semester.
Teacher Education Information
More information about the Teacher Education Program can be found in the Teacher Preparation Program section of this catalog.
Program Oversight
The special education majors are overseen by the School of Education. Courses with numbers ECE, EDU, RDG, SED, and TSL are administered by the School of Education. Questions about these majors should be directed to the program director.