Elementary Education (1-6) and Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) Dual License

The graduate program in Elementary Education and Moderate Disabilities is a dual license program for candidates who seeks two licenses: an initial license in elementary education and an initial license to teach students with moderate disabilities. Candidates for licensure complete comprehensive coursework and related field experiences with students with moderate disabilities. The program prepares students to teach in general education, special education, or inclusive settings. The program includes two practica.

Required for Elementary Education Initial License (26 credits)

Course	Title	Credits
ED 501G	Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in Social Studies and World Geography	4
ED 502G	Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in Science, Health and Physical Education	2
ED 503G	Children’s and Young Adult Literature and Arts, with Field Experience	2
ED 507G	Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in Reading & Language Arts	4
ED 571G	Understanding Children with Mild & Moderate Disabilities: Characteristics, Terminology, Practices, Placement & Adaptations	2
ED 572G	Child Development and Language Acquisition: Theories, Issues, Practices and Research	2
ED 573G	Math Methods for the Elementary School	2
GRAD 519	Core Math: Numbers and Operations, Function, Geometry and Algebra	4
ED 550G	Practicum and Teaching Seminar for Elementary Education (1-6); 300 hours) Students must receive permission prior to enrolling in a practicum.	4

Required for Moderate Disabilities Initial License (10 credits)

Course	Title	Credits
ED 505G	Foundations of Special Education	2
ED 513G	Diagnostic Assessments	2
ED 557G	The Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Student with Special Needs	2
ED 574G	The Successful & Positive Classroom: Organization, Management & Accountability	2
ED 552G	Practicum and Teaching Seminar for Teacher of Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8); 150 hours Students must receive permission prior to enrolling in a practicum.	2

Students must pass all MTEL exams appropriate for each licensure to enroll in the Practicum Courses ED 550G and ED 552G.

Course work and program options are subject to change.