Early Childhood/Elementary Special Education: P–6 — MEd/MS
Early Childhood/Elementary Special Education: P–6 — MEd/MS
Early Childhood/Elementary Special Education — 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 | 18 | |
| 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 | ||
| Required if not previously completed 3,5 | ||
| Advanced Survey of Exceptionality 3 | ||
| Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities 3 | ||
| Curriculum in Early Childhood Special Education (course revised to removed literacy and add transition ) 3, 4 | ||
| 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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If equivalents of the following courses were completed at an undergraduate level, the credit hours will be waived and the total program hours reduced appropriately: RSED 6000, RSED 6100, RSED 6110, RSED 6140, RSED 6160.
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 GPA minimums.
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 RSED 6130, RSED 6150, RSED 6180. The Alabama Numeracy Act is fulfilled with completion of RSED 6120, 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.
Early Childhood/Elementary Special Education — 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: | ||
| Advanced Assessment in Special Education | ||
| Advanced Teaching Methods in Special Education | ||
| Curriculum and Teaching in Specialization (Learning Stratgies) 1 | ||
| Program Implementation in Specialization Autism | ||
| Leadership in Special Education | ||
| Program Implementation Birth to Age 5 | ||
| Positive Behavior Supports 1 | ||
| Research and Thesis (required for MS degree) | ||
Other advisor-approved courses 6000 level or above in the Teaching Field | ||
| Survey of Special Education | ||
| See RSED 6000 in Additional Courses. 1 | ||
| Additional Courses: 2 | ||
| Advanced Survey of Exceptionality 1,2 | ||
| Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities 2 | ||
| Curriculum in Early Childhood Special Education 2 | ||
| Curriculum in Severe Disabilities 2 | ||
| Literacy Methods in Special Education 2 | ||
| Framework for Collaboration in K-12 2 | ||
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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 level certification was NOT in special education: RSED 6000, RSED 6100, RSED 6110, RSED 6140, RSED 6150, RSED 6160, 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 GPA minimums.
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.