Field Experiences in Special Education require prerequisite coursework, application prior to enrollment, and permission from a special education advisor for course enrollment. The coursework available includes:
EDU 481/ EDS 581: Special Ed. Practicum at Early Childhood or K-8 Grade Level; 1 credit (fall, Jan, spring, summer)
30 hours in a special education classroom setting as a teaching assistant at the preschool or elementary level. (Prerequisites: EDU 320/EDS 520 & EDU 321/EDS 522)
EDU 482/EDS 582: Special Ed. Practicum at Middle or High School Level; 1 credit (fall, Jan, spring, summer)
30 hours in a special education classroom setting as a teaching assistant at the secondary level. (Prerequisites: EDU 320/EDS 520 & EDU 321/EDS 522)
EDU 483/EDS 583: Advanced Practicum in Special Education at Early Childhood or K-8 Grade Level; 4 credits (fall, Jan, spring, summer)
120 hours practicum experience in a special education classroom at the preschool or elementary level under the direction of a cooperating teacher and university supervisor (Prerequisites: EDU 320/EDS 520 & EDU 321/EDS 522 & 481) Application and permission required.
EDU 484/EDS 584: Advanced Practicum in Special Education at Middle or High School Level; 4 credits (fall, Jan, spring, summer)
120 hours practicum experience in a special education classroom at the secondary level under the direction of a cooperating teacher and a university supervisor. (Prerequisites: EDU 320/EDS 520 & EDU 321/EDS 522 & 482) Application and permission required.
