Dual Licensure Program

The dual licensure program is an expanded MAT program and prepares candidates for both the elementary initial license and the moderate special needs PreK-8 initial license. Students in this program complete the full elementary program and take additional special education courses (see courses below). During the fifth-year internship students complete the elementary practicum during the fall semester and complete the special education practicum during the spring semester. No additional MTELs are required.

Program Requirements:

Special Education Courses:

SPND 446Learners with Special Needs

4

SPND 436Formal & Informal Assessment

4

SPND 444Special Education Laws & Regulations_For Teachers & Administrators

2

SPND 445Individualized Education Program:_Strategies for Development,_Interpretation & Implementation

2

SPND 420Introduction to Assistive Technology

2