Licensure Plus Master of Education in Special Education General Curriculum or Special Education Adapted Curriculum
The Licensure Plus M.Ed. Program in Elementary Education is designed for individuals who have earned a bachelor’s degree, who do not have a teaching license, and who are seeking an initial license. The Licensure Plus Programs are two-step programs. The first step of Licensure Plus M.Ed. leads to the initial license. The second step of Licensure Plus M.Ed. leads to the M.Ed. and master’s licensure.
Admission Requirements
- Official transcripts from all accredited institutions attended
- 3.0 cumulative grade-point average
- Submission of two letters of recommendation
- Submission of an essay
- Transcript evaluation by a NACES-approved agency for any qualifying degree earned outside of the United States, and for evaluation of transfer credit
- Photocopy of a Visa (for international students)
Step One
The Licensure Plus Step One program in Special Education General Curriculum or Special Education Adapted Curriculum requires the successful completion of a minimum of 40 hours of coursework, including three field components. Candidates who are not employed as teachers are also required to complete Student Teaching for Post-Baccalaureate Candidates and Student Teaching Seminar. Candidates who are employed as teachers will complete a Clinical Practicum and Clinical Practicum Seminar. Course requirements are listed below.
Professional Studies:
- EDU 5210 Introduction to the Profession (1)
- EDU 5211 Field Component for Introduction to the Profession (1) (if not employed as lead teacher)
- EDU 5000 Reflective Practices (3)
- EDU 5330 Nature of the Learner (3)
Specialty Studies:
- EDU 2770 Literacy Foundations (3)
- EDU 3300 Positive Behavior Support (3)
- EDU 3355 Educational Assessment (4)
- ELE 3790 Math Methods and Assessment (3)
- ELE 5735 Multiple Pathways to Learning (3)
- SPE 2800 Educational Considerations for Individuals with Low Incidence Disabilities (3)
- SPE 2801 Field Component for Educational Considerations for Individuals with Low Incidence Disabilities (1)
- SPE 3750 Planning for Transition Through Collaboration (4)
- SPE 3775 Methods in Reading and Written Expression (3)
- SPE 3776 Field Component for Methods in Reading and Written Expression (1)
- SPE 3791 Special Education Math Field Component (1)
- SPE 5280 Exceptionality, Diversity and Difference (3)
- Candidates who are NOT employed as a teacher must complete:
- EDU 4930 Student Teaching Seminar (2)
- EDU 4970 Student Teaching for Post-Baccalaureate Candidates (4)
- Candidates who are employed as a teacher must complete:
- EDU 4935 Clinical Practicum Seminar (2)
- EDU 4980 Clinical Practicum (2)
Step Two
Candidates who successfully complete Step One, the licensure program, in special education general curriculum or special education adapted curriculum and who intend to continue to Step Two, must apply for admission into Step Two, the Licensure Plus M.Ed. Program and be readmitted into the Educator Preparation Program. Candidates must have completed all requirements of the “Licensure” Program with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and must submit the following admission documents:
- Copy of valid, active initial license
- Step 2 Application (including a recommendation from a “Licensure” Program faculty member)
Once admitted, candidates may earn a Master of Education degree in Special Education General Curriculum or Special Education Adapted Curriculum by completing an additional 21 hours of professional studies, and specialty studies coursework.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE CURRICULUM, CONTACT,
Dr. Rebecca Blomgren – 102 Proctor Hall East Phone: (336) 272-7102 x5262 blomgrenr@greensboro.edu
Pamela Bennett – 108 Proctor Hall East Phone: (336) 272-7192 x5264 bennettp@greensboro.edu
