Collaborative Teacher Special Education: K–12 — MEd/MS, EdS
Collaborative Teacher Special Education: K–12 — MEd/MS, EdS
Collaborative Teacher Special Education: K–12 — MEd (Alternative Certification, Online Option Available)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Class A Education Program Checklist | ||
| Teaching Field: 18 hours | ||
At least 1/2 of the program shall be in teaching field courses. | ||
| Required: 18 hours | ||
| RSED 6130 | Curriculum in Literacy for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| RSED 6150 | Literacy Methods in Special Education | 3 |
| RSED 6120 | Curriculum in Special Education: Mathematics | 3 |
| RSED 6180 | Literacy and Instructional Classroom Management 4 | 3 |
| RSED 6330 | Assessment for Eligibility | 3 |
| RSED 6420 | Specialized Curriculum in Mathematics | 3 |
| Professional Studies: 24-36 hours 3 | ||
| Required 24 hours | ||
| RSED 7230 | Advanced Behavior Management in Special Education | 3 |
| RSED 6230 | Rehabilitation Assistive Technology | 3 |
| RSED 7920 | Clinical Residency 2 | 9 |
| 4 hours advisor-approved Practicum | 4 | |
| 6 hours advisor-approved courses 6000 level or above | 6 | |
| Required if not previously completed 3, 5 | ||
| Advanced Survey of Exceptionality 5 | ||
| Curriculum in Severe Disabilities 3 | ||
| Framework for Collaboration in K-12 3 | ||
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Clearance for Clinical Residency includes completion of all other coursework. Exceptions require approval using the Student Petition Form.
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The following courses: RSED 6140, RSED 6160, RSED 6170, RSED 6190 must be completed in addition to all other program requirements unless previously completed.
In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, students must meet all required ALSDE minimum GPA requirements.
Coursework used to meet admission requirements cannot be used again to meet Alternative Class A program requirements.
All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.
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The Alabama Literacy Act requirement is fulfilled with completion of 6130, 6150, and 6180. The Alabama Numeracy Act is fulfilled with completion of RSED 6120 and RSED 6420.
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RSED 6000 must be completed if survey of special education course was not completed for prior level of certification.
Collaborative Teacher Special Education: K–12 — MEd/MS (Certification, Online Option Available)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Class A Program Checklist for Teaching Field | ||
| Teaching Field: 30 hours | ||
At least 1/2 of the program shall be in teaching field courses. | ||
| Required: 15 hours | ||
| RSED Advisor approved practicum course | 3 | |
| RSED 6230 | Rehabilitation Assistive Technology | 3 |
| RSED 7430 | Research Into Practice | 3 |
| RSED 7420 | Research in Specialization | 3 |
| RSED 7230 | Advanced Behavior Management in Special Education | 3 |
| Select 15 hours from the following: | 15 | |
| RSED 7120 | Advanced Assessment in Special Education | 3 |
| RSED 7220 | Advanced Teaching Methods in Special Education | 3 |
| RSED 7400 | Curriculum and Teaching in Specialization (Autism*) 1 | 3 |
| RSED 7470 | Leadership in Special Education | 3 |
| RSED 7480 | Program Implementation Birth to Age 5 | 3 |
| RSED 7460 | Positive Behavior Supports (*) 1 | 3 |
| RSED 7410 | Program Implementation in Specialization Autism (Autism) | 3 |
| RSED 7990 | Research and Thesis (required for MS degree) | 4 |
| Other advisor-approved courses 6000 level or above | ||
| Survey of Special Education* | ||
| See RSED 6000 in Additional Courses 1 | ||
| Additional Courses: 2 | ||
| Advanced Survey of Exceptionality 1,2 | ||
| Curriculum in Severe Disabilities 2 | ||
| Literacy Methods in Special Education 2 | ||
| Framework for Collaboration in K-12 2 | ||
| Transition and Secondary Methods | ||
| Functional Curriculum and Transition | ||
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RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality must be completed if survey of special education course was not completed for prior level certification.
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The following courses or equivalents are required if not previously completed--particularly for candidates whose prior certification was NOT in special education: RSED 6000, RSED 6140, RSED 6150, RSED 6160, RSED 6170, RSED 6190, RSED 6120, RSED 6420, RSED 6130, RSED 6180. These credit hours are in addition to the 30 total program hours.
In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, students must meet all required ALSDE minimum GPA requirements.
Coursework used to meet Class B certification requirements may not be used to meet requirements for Class A certification.
All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.
Special Education Collaborative Teacher — EdS (Certification, Online Option Available)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Field: 15 hours | ||
| At least 1/3 of the program shall be teaching field courses. | ||
| RSED 7420 | Research in Specialization | 3 |
| RSED 7430 | Research Into Practice | 3 |
| EDLD 7570 | Legal and Ethical Issues (Required unless previously completed) 4 | 3 |
| RSED 8030 | Disabilities and Professional Issues 1 | 3 |
| RSED 8950 | Seminar (Supervision & Adminstration) | 3 |
| Survey of Special Education | ||
| See RSED 6000 in Additional Courses | ||
| Additional Courses: 15 hours | 15 | |
| Advanced Survey of Exceptionality 1 | ||
Advisor Approved RSED Practicum 2 2 | ||
Other advisor-approved supporting courses 6000 level and above 3 | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality must be used to fulfill requirement if survey of special education course was not completed for prior level certification.
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Successful completion of a practicum shall be required for certification in a new area of special education.
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Supporting courses must be applicable to the area of certification (e.g., research, assessment/evaluation, classroom management, pedagogy, human behavior/development, foundations, technology, teaching field).
In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, students must meet all minimum ALSDE GPA requirements.
Coursework used to meet Class A certification requirements may not be used to meet requirements for Class AA certification.
All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.
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If EDLD 7570 was previously completed, advisor approved substitution required.