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

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

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), content competencies (if applicable), and the passing of licensure tests, the graduate of this program would be eligible for a VA state teaching license 

Core Courses
EDLC 504Educational Philosophy and Theories of Learning3
EDLC 623Principles of Behavior Management3
EDSP 521Foundations of Exceptionality3
EDSP 522Special Education and Disability Law3
EDSP 622Assessment and Evaluation in Special Education3
Total Hours15
Early Childhood Special Education Cognate
EDEC 670Curriculum and Methods for Early Childhood Education3
EDLC 554Reading and Language Acquisition3
EDLC 651Language and Literacy for Diverse Populations 1,23
EDSP 519Characteristics and Medical Aspects of Severe Disabilities3
EDSP 534Individualized Programming and Curriculum 1,33
Total Hours15
1

Background check clearance required (EDLC 651, EDSP 534, EDSP 588, EDSP 688, EDST 587, EDST 590, EDST 591, EDST 592, and EDST 593)

2

EDLC 651 must be taken in the same semester as EDSP 688

3

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

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 3,40
Total Hours0
1

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

2

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

3

Background check clearance required (EDLC 651, EDSP 534, EDSP 588, EDSP 688, EDST 587, EDST 590, EDST 591, EDST 592, and EDST 593)

4

EDLC 651 must be taken in the same semester as EDSP 688

Student Teaching Courses
EDST 587The Reflective Practitioner: Resource Seminar – Special Education 13
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 (EDLC 651, EDSP 534, EDSP 588, EDSP 688, EDST 587, EDST 590, EDST 591, EDST 592, and EDST 593)

2

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.

3

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

All applicable prerequisites must be met

Graduation Requirements

  • Complete 36 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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