Teaching in Special Education (M.A.T.) - Adapted Curriculum & Early Childhood Special Education with CTE-Transition & Special Needs (Add-On Endorsement)

Teaching in Special Education (M.A.T.) - Adapted Curriculum & Early Childhood Special Education with CTE-Transition & Special Needs (Add-On Endorsement)

Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2022 through summer 2023. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.

After completion of the required program coursework (including student teaching in required endorsement area), content competencies (if applicable), and the passing of licensure tests, the graduate of this program would be eligible for a VA state teaching license with endorsements in Special Education Adapted Curriculum (K-12), CTE-Transition & Special Needs, and Early Childhood Special Education (0-5 years).

Core Courses
EDSP 521Foundations of Exceptionality3
EDSP 522Special Education and Disability Law3
EDSP 622Assessment and Evaluation in Special Education3
EDLC 504Educational Philosophy and Theories of Learning3
EDLC 623Principles of Behavior Management3
Total Hours15
Adapted Curriculum & Early Childhood Special Education Concentration
EDSP 519Characteristics and Medical Aspects of Severe Disabilities3
EDSP 525Transition and Assessment for Exceptional Learners 13
EDSP 529Employment, Community, and Independent Living3
EDSP 534Individualized Programming and Curriculum 23
EDLC 651Language and Literacy for Diverse Populations3
Early Childhood Courses
EDEC 670Curriculum and Methods for Early Childhood Education3
EDLC 554Reading and Language Acquisition3
Multiple Endorsement Courses
EDGT 585School of Education Gate 3 – Multiple Endorsements 3,4,50
EDST 599Student Teaching: Multiple Endorsements3
Total Hours24
1

EDSP 525 must be taken in the same semester as EDSP 688

2

EDSP 534 must be taken in the same semester as EDSP 588.

3

Candidates should enroll in the Gate 3 course the semester prior to desired student teaching semester. If a Fall student teaching semester is desired, candidates should enroll in the Gate 3 course during the prior Spring semester. If a Spring student teaching semester is desired, candidates should enroll in the Gate 3 course during the previous Fall semester. These courses are not offered in Summer terms.

4

Background check clearance required (EDGT 585, EDSP 588, EDSP 688, EDST 590, EDST 591, EDST 592, and EDST 593.

5

Candidates will be assigned either EDST 590, EDST 591, EDST 592, or EDST 593. Course and section number will be designated during EDGT 580/EDGT 585.

Gate & Field Experience Courses
EDGT 520School of Education Gate 1 – MAT Initial Licensure0
EDGT 560School of Education Gate 2 – MAT Initial Licensure0
EDGT 580School of Education Gate 3 – MAT Initial Licensure 1,20
EDSP 588Initial Licensure Practicum in Special Education I 3,40
EDSP 688Initial Licensure Practicum in Special Education II 4,50
Total Hours0
1

Candidates should enroll in the Gate 3 course the semester prior to desired student teaching semester. If a Fall student teaching semester is desired, candidates should enroll in the Gate 3 course during the prior Spring semester. If a Spring student teaching semester is desired, candidates should enroll in the Gate 3 course during the previous Fall semester. These courses are not offered in Summer terms.

2

Candidates will be assigned either EDST 590, EDST 591, EDST 592, or EDST 593. Course and section number will be designated during EDGT 580/EDGT 585.

3

EDSP 534 must be taken in the same semester as EDSP 588

4

Background check clearance required (EDGT 585, EDSP 588, EDSP 588, EDST 590, EDST 591, EDST 592, and EDST 593).

5

EDSP 525 must be taken in the same semester as EDSP 688

Student Teaching Courses
EDST 587The Reflective Practitioner: Resource Seminar – Special Education3
Choose one of the following:3
Student Teaching Local 1,2,3
Student Teaching Local – Own Classroom 1,2,3
Student Teaching External 1,2,3
Student Teaching External – Own Classroom 1,2,3
Total Hours6
1

Background check clearance required (EDGT 585, EDSP 588, EDSP 688, EDST 590, EDST 591, EDST 592, and EDST 593).

2

Candidates will be assigned either EDST 590, EDST 591, EDST 592, or EDST 593. Course and section number will be designated during EDGT 580/EDGT 585.

3

International candidates seeking a “student visa” to study in residence in the U.S. may use EDST 590, EDST 591, EDST 592, or EDST 593 to count as part of their residency requirement.

All applicable prerequisites must be met

Graduation Requirements

  • Complete 45 hours
  • A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
  • 3.0 GPA
  • No more than two grades of C may be applied to the degree (includes grades of C+ & C-)
  • No grade of D or below may be applied to the degree (includes grades of D+ & D-)
  • Degree must be completed within 5 years
  • Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student’s anticipated graduation date

Program Offered in Online Format

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