REQUIRED COURSES THAT MUST BE TAKEN SENIOR YEAR:
FALL -
EXED 450 - Specialized Reading Instruction (3)
EXED 474 - Assessment and Evaluation for Management of Instruction and Behavior (3)
EXED 476 - Practicum in Assess and Reading (3)
Course for Focus on Adapted Curriculum -
EXED 584 - Adaptive Curriculum in Methods (3)
SPRING -
EXED 484 - Instructional Methods for Learners with Disabilities (3)
EXED 475 - Building Instruct. Programs and Plans for Learners w/ Disabilities (3)
EXED 486 - Supervising Clinical Practice in SPED Methods (3)
EXED 475 - Building Instruct. Programs and Plans for Learners w/ Disabilities (3)
EXED 486 - Supervising Clinical Practice in SPED Methods (3)
SUMMER - Beginning of Graduate Program
EXED 520 - Diff. of Instruct./Assessm. to Meet the Needs of Diverse Students - B1 (3)
EXED 605 - Research and Trends - B3 (3)
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MAIN TASKS:
- Apply to Graduate by October 1st and submit to DR. BLATZ [blatzsl@jmu.edu];
- Attend Mandatory Student Teaching Information Meeting in September (general information and application guidelines)
- Complete Student Teaching Application: October 31st - Educational Support Center ("ESC");
- Complete Application to Graduate School by December 1st.
- Application form, $55 fee, GPA 2.75
- For "references and writing sample" upload a sheet of paper with "no required by program" typed or written on it.
- Choose one of the following SPED K-12 Options:
- Gen Curriculum;
- Adapted; or
- Gen Curriculum with concentration in Adapted
After EFEX reviews and accepts the applications student will receive an email from TGS with the offer and student has to accept offer in order to register for classes during Spring registration (Spring semester).
- Attend Mandatory Student Teaching Orientation for Fall Student Teachers in April - under "Information Links" select "Calendar of Events"
OTHER TASKS:
Awareness of future tests and fees that need to be completed before January of your 5th Year:
- (Graduate school ($55) - must be paid during Fall of Senior year
- RVE
- Praxis II - Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects
- Teacher licensing fees
Check on Graduation accessories (clothes, invitation, arrangements)
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