You must submit your Graduate application to the Graduate School and the Department of Special Education.

You will take 12 hours of specialization coursework in the semester and summer before your internship. That is, you will complete all of your coursework and then do your internship in the LAST semester of your graduate year.

Specialization Coursework in Mild Disabilities

EEX 6053: Students with Disabilities: Advanced Study of Characteristics and Services (3)
EEX 6661: Teaching and Managing Behavior for Student Learning (3)
EEX 6233: Mild Disabilities Concentration 1: Assessment, Curriculum, & Instruction (3)
EEX 6841: Mild Disabilities Concentration 2: Practicum (3)

In addition, you will take the following coursework during your Masters Year.

Your internship and EEX 6786 will be taken during your LAST semester of your program. Your internship will be in a Special Education or an inclusive classroom setting.

EEX 6863: Internship (12)
EEX 6786: Core Course I: Transdisciplinary and Transition Services in Special Education (3)
EDF 5552: Role of Schools in Democratic Society (3)
EDF 5441: Assessment in General and Exceptional Student Education (3)
TSL 5142: ESOL Curriculum & Assessment (3)
EEX 6125: Intervention for Language and Literacy Disabilities (3)

To confirm your selection of Special Education as your Specialization, you must submit the Declaration of Specialization form to Robin Crawford in Norman 2215.

For additional information about the dual certification program, please contact Dr. Penny Cox.