This ETEP option will lead individuals to initial teacher certification in special education at either the K-8 or 7-12 level. Graduates of this program will be prepared to teach students with mild-moderate disabilities in a range of educational settings. This pathway is designed for full or part-time study and built upon the ETEP commitments of integrated course and field work, cohort support, mentored internship, school/university partnership, and performance assessment. Individuals completing the 39 credit program will be recommended to the state for special education certification (K-8 or 7-12) and earn their Master of Science in Education in Teaching and Learning.
Course Requirements
All courses are 3 credit hours unless otherwise noted. The exact sequence of courses will vary, depending on site, concentration, and program options.
Elementary (K-8) 39 credits
- SED 518 Instructional Strategies for Learners with Special Needs
- SED 527 Teaching Students with Diverse Abilities in the General Education Curriculum
- SED 615 Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
- SED 653 Assessment in Academic Achievement
- SED 682 Special Education Law
- SED 688 Special Education Internship
- SED 699 Directed Study
- EDU 505 Teaching Mathematics K-8
- EDU 565 Teaching Reading
- EDU 541 Seminar in Teaching and Learning for Special Educators I
- SED 543 Seminar for Equity in Educating Diverse Learners
- EDU 600 Research Methods and Techniques
Secondary (7-12) 39 credits
- SED 518 Instructional Strategies for Learners with Special Needs
- SED 540 Nature and Needs of the Exceptional Learner
- SED 615 Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
- SED 653 Assessment in Academic Achievement
- SED 682 Special Education Law
- SED 688 Special Education Internship
- SED 692 Transition Planning from School to Adult Life
- SED 699 Directed Study
- SED 527 Understanding and Teaching Diverse Learners
- EDU 514 Improving Teaching in the Content Areas through Literacy
- SED 541 Seminar in Teaching and Learning for Special Educators I
- SED 542 Seminar in Teaching and Learning for Special Educators II
- EDU 600 Research Methods and Techniques
For more information about ETEP or how to apply, please contact:
Teacher Education Department
(207) 780-5413
etep@usm.maine.edu
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