Teaching in Special Education (M.A.T.) - Early Childhood Special Education & General Curriculum

Teaching in Special Education (M.A.T.) - Early Childhood Special Education & General Curriculum

Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2023 through summer 2024. 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 each 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 General Curriculum (K-12) 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
Early Childhood Special Education & General Curriculum Concentration
EDEC 670Curriculum and Methods for Early Childhood Education3
EDSP 519Characteristics and Medical Aspects of Severe Disabilities3
EDSP 534Individualized Programming and Curriculum 1,23
EDLC 554Reading and Language Acquisition 2,33
EDLC 651Language and Literacy for Diverse Populations3
Special Education General Curriculum Courses
EDSP 524Collaborating for Successful Inclusive Classrooms3
EDSP 525Transition and Assessment for Exceptional Learners 2,43
EDLC 530Teaching Mathematics3
EDLC 571Curriculum Fundamentals3
Multiple Endorsement Courses
EDGT 585School of Education Gate 3 – Multiple Endorsements 2,50
EDLC 588Initial Licensure Practicum I 2,30
Candidates will be assigned one of the following:3
EDST 566
Student Teaching - Multiple Endorsement – One placement - Distance (Choose one of the following:) 2
EDST 567
Student Teaching - Multiple Endorsement – One placement - Local 2
EDST 568
Student Teaching - Multiple Endorsement – Two placement - Distance 2
EDST 569
Student Teaching - Multiple Endorsement – Two placement – Local 2
Total Hours30
1

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

2

Background check clearance required (EDGT 585, EDLC 554, EDLC 588, EDSP 588, EDSP 688, EDLC 588, EDST 560, EDST 561, EDST 562, EDST 563, EDST 564, EDST 565, EDST 566, EDST 567, EDST 568, or EDST 569).

3

EDLC 554 must be taken in the same semester as EDLC 588.

4

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

5

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.

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 10
EDSP 588Initial Licensure Practicum in Special Education I 2,30
EDSP 688Initial Licensure Practicum in Special Education II 2,40
Total Hours0
1

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

2

Background check clearance required (EDGT 585, EDLC 554, EDLC 588, EDSP 588, EDSP 688, EDST 560, EDST 561, EDST 562, EDST 563, EDST 564, EDST 565, EDST 566, EDST 567, EDST 568, EDST 569, and EDLC 588 ).

3

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

4

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
EDST 560
Student Teaching - One Placement – Distance 1,2
EDST 561
Student Teaching - One Placement - Local 1,2,3
EDST 562
Student Teaching - Two Placement – Distance 1,2
EDST 563
Student Teaching - Two Placement - Local 1,2,3
EDST 564
Student Teaching – Own Classroom – Distance 1,2
EDST 565
Student Teaching – Own Classroom – Local 1,2
EDST 566
Student Teaching - Multiple Endorsement – One placement - Distance 1,2
EDST 567
Student Teaching - Multiple Endorsement – One placement - Local 1,2
EDST 568
Student Teaching - Multiple Endorsement – Two placement - Distance 1,2
EDST 569
Student Teaching - Multiple Endorsement – Two placement – Local 1,2
Total Hours6
1

Background check clearance required (EDGT 585, EDLC 554, EDLC 588, EDSP 588, EDSP 688, EDST 560, EDST 561,EDST 562, EDST 563, EDST 564, EDST 565, EDST 566, EDST 567, EDST 568, and EDST 569)

2

Candidates will be assigned either EDST 560, EDST 561, EDST 562, EDST 563, EDST 564, EDST 565, EDST 566, EDST 567, EDST 568, or EDST 569. 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 561 or EDST 563 to count as part of their residency requirement.

Notes:

  •  All practicum courses should be completed before student teaching and students should not complete practicum during the summer semester

All applicable prerequisites must be met

Graduation Requirements

  • Complete 51 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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