Special Education Non-Licensure Concentration, EdS
Education Specialist, Special Education
Students who already hold a license and do not want any additional license or students who are interested in working with persons with special needs such as in the area of human services would pursue this option. This option does not include a practicum. Students enrolled in the non-licensure program do not receive an endorsement for licensure.
Degree requirements for the Special Education Non-Licensure concentration are as follows:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SPE 510 | Managing Challenging Behaviors | 3 |
| SPE 511 | Foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| SPE 515 | Foundations for Promoting Inclusive Schools | 3 |
| SPE 520 | Learners with Special Needs | 3 |
| SPE 525 | Multisensory Language and Literacy Strategies | 3 |
| SPE 530 | Curriculum Design and Assessment | 3 |
| SPE 531 | Teaching and Assessing Students with Severe Disabilities | 3 |
| SPE 540 | Research in Education | 3 |
| Electives 1 | 12 | |
| Total Credits Required: | 36 | |
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Students can select from Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, English as a Second Language, Reading, Special Education, or Special Education Administrator courses that are not a practicum, pre-practicum, or seminar course.