Required Credit Hours/Tuition and Fees
- 45
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Program of Study
The Master of Arts in Teaching will lead to an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) endorsed for LBS1 (pre-K to age 21) through a focused 45 semester hour course sequence over six semesters.
Required courses (45 hours):
SPE 502 Characteristics of Individuals with Disabilities (3)
SPE 524 Curriculum Adaptations and Modifications (3)
SPE 430A Classroom Management and Behavior Support in Special Education (3)
SPE 523 Instructional Methods for Students with Severe Disabilities (3)
SPE 417A Introductory Reading and Language Arts Methods in Special Education (3)
SPE 417B Advanced Reading and Language Arts Methods in Special Education (3)
SPE 516 Instructional and Assistive Technology (3)
SPE 470 Transition Planning (2)
SPE 421 Mathematics Methods in SPE (3)
SPE 511 Individual Educational Assessment (3)
SPE 500 Research in Special Education (3)
SPE 540 Behavior Issues and the Learning Environment (3)
SPE 481 Senior Seminar (2)
SPE 595 Action Research (1)
SPE 578-001 Field Study (1)
SPE 578-002 Field Study (1)
SPE 578-003 Field Study (1)
SPE 578-004 Field Study (1)
SPE 578-005 Field Study (3)
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and earn a grade of B or better in SPE 500, as well as earn a grade of B or better on the research paper required in the SPE 500 course.
Please note: The State of Illinois is in the process of making significant changes in teacher education that may result in revised standards, programs, testing requirements, and teaching licenses. It is very important that all prospective and current candidates work closely with their advisors to remain current about course and curriculum changes affecting progress through the program.