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: 24 hours | ||
At least 1/3 of the program shall be in teaching field courses. | ||
| Required: 21 hours | 21 | |
| Advanced Behavior Management in Special Education (new course developed to address assessment and eligibility) | ||
| Curriculum in Special Education: Mathematics | ||
| Literacy and Instructional Classroom Management 4 | ||
| Positive Behavior Supports 1 | ||
| Assessment for Eligibility | ||
| Specialized Curriculum in Mathematics | ||
| Introduction to Rehabilitation and Case Management in Rehabilitation Counseling (B-5) | ||
| Select 3 hours from the following: | 3 | |
| Research in Specialization | ||
| Research Into Practice | ||
| Curriculum and Teaching in Specialization (Learning Strategies) 1 | ||
| Introduction to Rehabilitation and Case Management in Rehabilitation Counseling (Leadership) 1 | ||
Other advisor-approved courses 6000 level or above in the Teaching Field | ||
| Professional Studies: 21-36 hours | 21-36 | |
| Curriculum in Literacy for Students with Disabilities | ||
| Literacy Methods in Special Education 4 | ||
| Rehabilitation Assistive Technology | ||
| Practicum | ||
| Clinical Residency 2 | ||
| Required if not previously completed | ||
| 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 | ||
| Total Hours | 45-60 | |
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The state diversity course requirement is fulfilled with RSED 7400 curriculum and Teaching: Learning strategies, RSED 7410 Program Implementation: Leadership, or RSED 7460 Positive Behavior Supports.
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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, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 is required on all courses used to meet program 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 RSED 6130, RSED 6150, RSED 6180. The Alabama Numeracy Act is fulfilled with completion of RSED 6120, RSED 6420.
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 1/3 of the program shall be in teaching field courses. | ||
| Required: 9 hours | ||
| RSED 7910 | Practicum | 3 |
| RSED 6230 | Rehabilitation Assistive Technology | 3 |
| RSED 7410 | Introduction to Rehabilitation and Case Management in Rehabilitation Counseling (B-5) | 3 |
| Select 21 hours from the following: | 21 | |
| Advanced Assessment in Special Education | ||
| Advanced Teaching Methods in Special Education | ||
| Advanced Behavior Management in Special Education | ||
| Curriculum and Teaching in Specialization (Learning Stratgies) 1 | ||
| Introduction to Rehabilitation and Case Management in Rehabilitation Counseling (Leadership) 1 | ||
| Research in Specialization | ||
| Research Into Practice | ||
| 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/Diversity Course | ||
| See RSED 6000 in Additional Courses AND RSED 7400, RSED 7410, or RSED 7460 in Teaching Field . 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 | ||
| Curriculum in Special Education: Mathematics 2 | ||
| Specialized Curriculum in Mathematics 2 | ||
| Curriculum in Literacy for Students with Disabilities 2 | ||
| Literacy and Instructional Classroom Management 2 | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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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. If a survey of special education course was completed for prior level certification, the state diversity course requirement must be fulfilled with RSED 7400 Curriculum & Teaching: Learning Strategies, RSED 7410 Program Implementation: Leadership, or RSED 7460 Positive Behavior Supports.
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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, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 is required on all courses used to meet program 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.