Multicategorical Special Education
The Multicategorical Special Education Program emphasizes theoretical and practical implications of identification, assessment and instruction of students with disabilities. By observation of and practice with students with disabilities in varied settings and across the age range from preschool to age 21, teacher candidates gain the expertise necessary to provide direct instruction to students with disabilities, monitor students' progress, conduct assessments, employ various methods and materials, and collaborate with families and various professionals and paraprofessionals. Successful completion of this program leads to the Learning Behavior Specialist I, Type 10 certificate. Candidates pursuing the LBS I certificate may or may not be certified teachers. Requirements for graduate students seeking LBS I certification varies depending on their previous coursework. Candidates must have coursework in educational psychology, methods of teaching mathematics, and methods of teaching reading. These courses will be included in the program schedule for individuals who need them.
Required Courses
(37 semester-hours plus necessary credits to fulfill the program requirement)
Graduate student must successfully complete the following courses as program prerequisites:
| EDUG 507 | Advanced Educational Psychology | (3) |
| EDUG 418 | Methods of Teaching Reading | (3) |
| EDUGL 418 | Lab-Methods of Teaching Reading in Elementary School | (1) |
| EDUG 421 | Methods of Teaching Mathematics | (3) |
| EDUGL 421 | Lab-Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Elementary School | (1) |
And the following professional education courses required for certification and the master's degree:
| EDUG 470 | Profession of Teaching | (1) |
| EDUG 589 | Foundations of Special Education | (3) |
| EDUG 590 | Characteristics of Students with Disabilities | (3) |
| EDUG 591 | Adaptations and Accommodations for Students with Disabilities | (3) |
| EDUG 592 | Diagnostic Assessment for Educational Decision Making | (3) |
| EDUG 513 | Educational Research Design and Development | (3) |
| EDUG 593 | Language Disorders and Instruction in Diverse Classrooms | (3) |
| EDUG 594 | Methods of Teaching Students with Disabilities | (6) |
| EDUG 558 | Student Teaching: Students with Disabilities | (6) |
| or | ||
| EDUG 559 | Practicum: Students with Disabilities (Certified Teachers) | (6) |
Additionally, one of the following two-course options must be selected. Successful completion of one of these options satisfies requirements for a master of arts degree.
| EDUG 515 | Curriculum Development for Special Educators | (3) |
| EDUG 516 | Curriculum Evaluation and Collaborative Assessment for Special Educators | (3) |
| or | ||
| EDUG 524 | Behavior Management | (3) |
| EDUG 525 | Individualized Positive Behavior Support Plans | (3) |
Graduate students in Multicategorical Special Education are required to pass the General Curriculum Test for Special Education (#163) during the first semester of coursework in the School of Education. A remediation plan including general education courses will be developed for students who fail the General Curriculum Test. Students must pass the test prior to beginning EDUG 594, Methods of Teaching Students with Disabilities.
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Professional Development Program
Individuals who are interested in pursuing a specialized program to fulfill requirements as outlined in their professional development plan may apply to the graduate program in multicategorical special education. Upon admission, an appropriate plan of study will be developed for them that will address their needs.
Saint Xavier University 2008-2009 Catalog
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