Graduate Catalog: 2012-2013 - Alabama A&M University

SPECIAL EDUCATIONMASTER OF EDUCATION IN SPECIALEDUCATION (COLLABORATIVE TEACHERK-6)PROGRAM DIRECTORRena Lott256-372-5504Associate ProfessorsDr. Rena LottAssistant ProfessorsDr. Freddie StewartSPE 595 Internship in ECSE 6ECE 520 Foundations of Teaching3ReadingFED 501 Foundations of Education or 3FED 521 Multicultural EducationFED 503 Introduction to Educational 3ResearchFED 504 Evaluation of3Teaching/LearningFED 529 Computer-Based3Instructional TechnologyTotal 36ABOUT THE PROGRAMThe Masters of Education program in SpecialEducation prepares teachers to educate students withintellectual and learning disabilities, and studentswith emotional/behavioral disorders. Personsgraduating from the program satisfy the proficienciesneeded for advanced licensure and are eligible foremployment in a range of settings to include publicschools and other educational settings.ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSApplicants for Master’s degree certification programsmust be admitted to the school of graduates Studiesand to Teacher Education. Admission to teacherEducation requires the applicant to (1) presentevidence of having completed a baccalaureate degreeprogram in a teaching field, (2) present a copy of aClass B Professional Educator’s Certificate (RegularMaster’s program), (3) present transcript(s) showinga baccalaureate degree grade point average of 2.50 orbetter (4.00 system), (4) Teacher EffectivenessValidation form (Regular Master’s program) and, (5)The Graduate record Examination (GRE).Program Requirements with the Non-ThesisOptionRequired ProgramSem.HoursSPE 516 Collaborative Consultation 3SPE 522 Learning Strategies for3Elementary EducationSPE 530 Behavior Management 3SPE 540 Teaching Elementary3Students w/ DisabilitiesSPE 541 Teaching ECSEw/Disabilities3MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SPECIALEDUCATION (COLLABORATIVE TEACHER6-12)ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSApplicants for Master’s degree certification programsmust be admitted to the school of graduates Studiesand to Teacher Education. Admission to teacherEducation requires the applicant to (1) presentevidence of having completed a baccalaureate degreeprogram in a teaching field, (2) present a copy of aClass B Professional Educator’s Certificate (RegularMaster’s program), (3) present transcript(s) showinga baccalaureate degree grade point average of 2.50 orbetter (4.00 system), (4) Teacher EffectivenessValidation form (Regular Master’s program) and, (5)The Graduate record Examination (GRE).Program Requirements with the Non ThesisOption*Required ProgramSem.HoursSPE 500 Teaching Secondary Students 3w/DisabilitiesSPE 516 Collaborative Consultation 3SPE 520 Learning Strategies for3AdolescentsSPE 525 Transitioning Students w/3DisabilitiesSPE 530 Behavior Management 3SPE 595 Internship in ECSE 6Special Education certified students must take six semesterhours of course work in lieu of internship.94