2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog

SPED 460 Clinical Practice in Special Education Grades K-8

 Each student teaches a full day in a public special education classroom for fifteen (15) weeks. Students are admitted to this course through a stringent screening process conducted by the Teacher Education Committee. No student is permitted to student teach unless that student has completed all degree requirements, made application, and been approved for clinical practice. Those applying for clinical practice must demonstrate accomplishment through professional dispositions, grades, quality points, and completion of field experiences. Upon successful completion of clinical practice and the edTPA portfolio a letter grade is given, and a recommendation for teacher licensure will be given. Fee applies.

Credits

11

Prerequisite

Completion of all course work in the major, admittance into the Special Education Interventionist K-8 Education Program, successful completion of Praxis II exams, and approval for clinical practice by the Teacher Education Committee

Distribution

Education

Offered

Fall, Spring