Teaching, M.A.T. - Special Education K-12

The program course outline and graduation requirements for this catalog year are listed below. In addition, a 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation. The department website provides an overview of the program, including admission requirements, faculty biographies, learning outcomes, and careers: https://www.southernct.edu/academics/curriculum-and-learning/programs.

This is an educator preparation program in the State of Connecticut with additional admission requirements (see Admissions>>Teacher/Educator Preparation Programs). Candidates recommended for certification must also meet any additional Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) requirements (see Degree Requirements>>Teacher/Educator Preparation Programs) in effect on the date CSDE receives the certification application.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (47 CREDITS)

Core Requirements (23 Credits)
SED 502 – Introduction to Exceptional Learners
SED 503 – Learning Theory and Development  
EDU 509 – Student Teaching Seminar
EDU 571 – English Language Learners
EDU 596 – MAT Student Teaching 1
EDU 597 – MAT Student Teaching 2                                                                        

Concentration in Special Education K-12 (24 Credits)
SED 504 – Curriculum and Program Planning for Exceptional Learners
SED 505 – Literacy Instruction and Program Planning in Special Education
SED 509 – Diagnostic Assessment and Mathematics Instruction of Exceptional Learners
SED 517 – Introduction to Adaptive Technology
SED 519 – Clinical Practices in Developmental Disabilities
SED 521 – Diagnostic Assessment of Exceptional Learners
SED 527 – Positive Behavior Support for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
SED 531 – Research in Special Education

Capstone
EDU 591 – Special Project in Education