MAT Secondary Education with Licensure in Special Education

Recommended Plan of Study for MAT in Secondary Education (MATSED) with Special Education (SPED)

Full-time MAT students may begin the program in the summer or fall semester.

FIRST SEMESTER - summer or fall
MAT 600 - Culture, Family and Community (3)
MAT 601 - Technology and Teaching (1)
MAT 602 - Introduction to Education (3)
MAT 604 - Learning Theory (2)
MAT 605 - Diversity and Learning (3)

SECOND SEMESTER and THIRD SEMESTER
MAT 610 - Managing the Inclusive Classroom (3)
MAT 612 - Secondary Methods Seminar (2)
MAT 613 - Curriculum Design & Assessment (4)
MAT 614 - Reading, Language & Literacy (3)
MAT 616-625 - Subject Methods (3)
MAT 673 - Special Education Assessment (3)
MAT 674 - Special Education Behavioral Supports (3)
MAT 677 - Facilitating Special Services (3)

Students preparing for a Mild/Moderate license take:
MAT 671 - Methods for K-6 Mild/Moderate SPED (3)
MAT 672 - Methods for 7-12 Mild/Moderate SPED (3)

Students Preparing for a Severe license take:
MAT 681 - Methods for K-6 Severe SPED (3)
MAT 682 - Methods for 7-12 Severe SPED (3)

Students will take half these courses in one semester and half in the next; based on a plan developed in consultation with their advisor.

FOURTH SEMESTER - second fall or spring
MAT 606 - Travel Seminar (2)
MAT 607 - Teaching and Research Seminar (1)
MAT 615 - Secondary Student Teaching (6)
MAT 676 - Special Education Student Teaching (4)

Part-time students develop a schedule in consultation with and advisor to take additional semesters to complete the program.