Description of the Program
This program is intended for individuals with at least a bachelor's degree in a non-education field who intend to become collaborative teachers (special education) (K-6 and 6-12). The program leads to the completion of the graduate degree but also fulfills the requirements for an Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) Alternative-A Teaching Certificates in Collaborative Teaching, K-6 and 6-12.
*This program is awaiting approval by the Alabama State Department of Education with an anticipated start in Spring 2024.
Admission Requirements
- Unconditional admission to UAH and major department (if applicable)
- GPA of 2.500 or higher from an accredited undergraduate program
- Passing score on required Praxis II Content Area Exam (multiple subjects)
- Program of Study on file in Education
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ED 501 | INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION PRACTICUM | 0 |
| EDC 511 | INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES IN INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS | 3 |
| ED 604 | CONTRIBUTIONS IN PSYCHOLOGY TO EDUCATION | 3 |
| ED 607 | EDUCATIONAL LEADER AS THE EVALUATOR | 3 |
| ED 575 | READING IN THE PRIMARY GRADES | 3 |
| ED 615 | READING IN THE INTERMEDIATE GRADES | 3 |
| ED 665 | DIFFERENTIATING ELEMENTARY LITERACY (READING AND WRITING INSTRUCTION) | 3 |
| ED 593 | EDUCATING EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN AND YOUTHS | 3 |
| or ED 530 | APPLIED MULTICULTURALISM | |
| EDC 636 | INTRODUCTION TO STUDENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS | 3 |
| Teaching Field (courses to be developed) | 15 | |
| EDC 602: Differentiated Instruction Across the Age-Span | ||
| EDC 521: Collaborative Consultations | ||
| EDC 502: Low Incidence Populations | ||
| EDC 651: Behavioral, Analytical, and Interventions | ||
| EDC 631: Critical Issues in Special Education | ||
| ED 696 | P-12 INTERNSHIP | 3-6 |
| Total Semester Hours | 42-45 | |