Special Education for Learning and Behavior Disorders, Master of Arts in Education (0457)
Department website: http://www.wku.edu/ste/
Program Coordinator
Janet L. Tassell, janet.tassell@wku.edu, (270) 745-5306
Program Contact
Rachael Lee, rachael.lee@wku.edu, (270) 745-2819
The MAE Special Education program in Learning and Behavioral Disorders offers courses and experiences for the advanced preparation of special education teachers who teach students with high incidence disabilities.
Program Admission
Applicants must have or be eligible for a teaching certificate and must submit a copy of the certificate or statement of eligibility with their applications.
Graduate Studies Admission
Please refer to the admission section of this catalog for Graduate Studies admission requirements.
Program Requirements (30 hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 502 | Positive Learning Environment | 3 |
| SPED 517 | Transition Services and Programs for Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 630 | Special Education Law and Finance | 3 |
| SPED 618 | Social Skills Instruction & Behavioral Programming for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 590 | Advanced Internship in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 530 | Advanced Assessment of Students with Disabilities in General Education | 3 |
| SPED 525 | Intervention Support for Students with Dyslexia and Other Reading Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 531 | Data-Based Individualization in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 501 | Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| SPED 612 | Collaboration between Schools and Stakeholders for Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Program Completion Requirements
- Students must successfully complete SPED 590 (course grade of Pass).
- Students must achieve a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA overall and in program course work.
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Prior to earning certification, candidates must complete program requirements and meet praxis exam scores (see www.ets.org).