SPED K-12 5th Yr ADAPTED CURRICULUM

This program is intended ONLY for students who are pursuing a general curriculum special education license (K-12 SPED M.A.T.). This allows students to add an additional license in Adapted Curriculum K-12 Special Education by adding the 4 courses required by the State of Virginia.

Concentration Courses (12 Credits)		Offered
EXED 509 - Nature and Issues of Severe Disabilities (3)		Summer between JR and SR year
EXED 584 - Methods of Instruction for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities (3)		Fall, SR year
EXED 625 - Medical & Technological Aspects of Early Childhood Special Education (3)		Spring, 5th year
EXED 602 - Communication, Language & Sensory Issues of Autism (3)		Fall, 5th year
EXED 638 - Practicum in Special Education Adaptive Curriculum (may be required) (3)		As Needed. Varying Credits Repeatable up to 9 credits

The final 2 courses are to be taken through the Severe Disabilities Consortium (to be taught via teleconferencing), however students are able to apply for partial tuition reimbursement for these courses (up to 50% tuition reimbursement for Severe Disabilities Consortium coursework).

Coordinator:  Dr. Sara Snyder [snyde3sm@jmu.edu]