SPED 548 - Initial Preparation in Special Education

Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
Initial field experience for prospective special education teachers of students with mild intervention needs and prospective school psychologists. Emphasis on direct observation of diagnostic, teaching, and classroom management techniques. According to each teacher candidate’s developmental level concentration, a field experience of 120 clock hours minimum is arranged with a special education teacher. Students seeking more than one developmental level of licensure may repeat this course for each developmental level up to 9 credits total. This practicum is waived if the student has at least one year of teaching experience in a school setting.

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): SPED 547 or consent of graduate advisor.