PB MAT K-12 SPED - Gen. Curr.

This program is designed to prepare students to work collaboratively while supporting the K-12 students' with disabilities success in the general academic curriculum.  Students accepted into the post baccalaureate degree M.A.T. in K-12 Special Education graduate with coursework leading to initial licensure in K-12 Special Education accessing the general curriculum.  Coursework includes:

• Characteristics of disabling conditions,
• Language acquisition,
• Reading instruction,
• Assessment,
• Curriculum and instructional methods,
• Classroom and behavior management,
• Collaboration,
• Transition, and
• Assistive technology

Students accepted into the program have an earned bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and meet all admissions requirements for the Graduate School.  Requires a minimum of 30 credit hours and prepares students for initial licensure.

May be required to complete co/prerequisite coursework depending upon students' prior academic preparation in order to meet licensure requirements.

COURSES - Fall 1

EXED 502 - Nature and Issues of Mild Disabilities (3)
EXED 612 - Psycho-educational Assess. of Learning and Behavior Problems (3)
LED 566 - Literacy Acquisition and Development of the Young Reader (3)

COURSES - Spring 1

EXED 510 - Individual Behavior Interventions (3)
MIED 530 - Teaching Mathematics in the Elem. and Middle Grades (3)
EXED 607 - Program Development and Planning in SPED (3)
EXED 637 - Practicum Inclusive Setting (3)

COURSES - Summer 1

EXED 504 - Individualized Reading Intervention (3)
EXED 520 - Differentiation of Instruc. and Collaboration in SPED (3)
EXED 503 - Applic. of Educational Technology for Students w/ Disabilities (1)

COURSES - Fall 2

EXED 613 - Teaching Individuals w/ Learning and Behavior Problems (3)
EXED 615 - Transition of Learners w/ Disabilities into New Environments and Functions (3)
EXED 637 - Practicum in Special Education Methods (3)

COURSES - Spring 2

EXED 650 -  Student Teaching (4) 2x

NOTE:  Review of completed application will begin March 1st.  Applicants can apply up to 6 weeks prior to the start of the semester.

 

Add-On Specialty Areas:  Behavior Specialist - must apply separately.

 

 

Prospective students can schedule a meeting:

 

PROGRAM COORDINATOR:  Dr. Sharon Blatz [blatzsl@jmu.edu]

PROGRAM DIRECTOR:  Dr. Stephanie Wasta [wastasa@jmu.edu]

** You will need to bring a copy of your Undergraduate Transcript(s) (unofficial is sufficient to determine eligibility and any prerequisite courses that may be needed).