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

FED 501 Foundations of Education orFED 521 Multicultural EducationFED 503 Introduction to EducationalResearchFED 504 Evaluation ofTeaching/LearningFED 529 Computer-BasedInstructional TechnologyTake 3 Hours from the list belowSED 521 English in the SecondarySchools orSED 523 Social Science in theSecondary Schools orSED 524 Science in the SecondarySchoolsTotal 36MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SPECIALEDUCATION (ALTERNATIVE FIFTH YEARCOLLABORATIVE TEACHER K-6)ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSThe Alternative 5 th year program is for applicantswho do not hold a baccalaureate degree in a teachingfield but wishes to obtain teacher certification. Theprogram enables qualified candidates to acquire theknowledge and skills of an entry-level teacher whileat the same time earn a Master’s degree. Applicantseeking admission to the Special EducationCollaborative Teaching program (regardless of track)must be admitted to the School of Graduate Studiesand to Teacher Education. Admission to teacherEducation requires the applicant to:1. Present evidence of having completed abaccalaureate degree from a regionallyaccredited institution.2. A grade point average of 2.50 or better (4.00system) on all course work previouslycompleted.3. Complete all undergraduate deficiencies.4. Pass a speech, language and hearingscreening.5. Provide results of a background check and anegative tuberculosis skin test.6. Pass all parts of the Alabama ProspectiveTeacher Test.Program Requirements with the Non-ThesisOption Required ProgramSem.3333333HoursSPE 501 Introduction to the Study of 3Exceptional ChildrenSPE 515 Language Development 3SPE 516 Collaborative Consultation 3SPE 518 Application of Child3DevelopmentSPE 522 Learning Strategies for3Elementary EducationSPE 530 Behavior Management 3SPE 540 Teaching Elementary3Students w/ DisabilitiesSPE 541 Teaching ECSE3w/DisabilitiesSPE 595 Internship in ECSE 6FED 501 Foundations of Education or 3FED 521 Multicultural EducationFED 503 Introduction to Educational 3ResearchFED 504 Evaluation of3Teaching/LearningFED 529 Computer-Based3Instructional TechnologyEDE 503 Introduction to Educational 3ResearchECE 512 Investigation of Language3ArtsECE 520 Foundations of Teaching3ReadingTotal 51MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SPECIALEDUCATION (ALTERNATIVE FIFTH YEARCOLLABORATIVE TEACHER 6-12) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSRequirements are the same as those given on page 92for the general admissions requirements for theM.ED program in Special Education.Program Requirements with the Non-ThesisOptionRequired Program Special Education certified students must take six semesterhours of course work in lieu of internship.Undergraduate Prerequisites for Alternative 5 thSem.Year, Collaborative 6-12SPE 205 Language Development 3SPE 403 IEP Writing 3SPE 402 Corrective Reading 3EDU 305 Materials & Methods of Teaching3Math in Elementary Schools95