MAT in Elementary Education with Licensure in Special Education

Recommended Plan of Study for Elementary (MATELED) with Licensure in 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)
MAT 630 - ELED Methods and Management (2)
MAT 631 - Math for ELED Teachers (2)

SECOND SEMESTER & THIRD SEMESTER
MAT 632 - Science Methods (3)
MAT 633 - Math Methods (3)
MAT 636 - Social Studies Methods (3)
MAT 637 - Creative Arts Methods (3)
MAT 640 - ELED Seminar (1)
MAT 663 - Literacy Foundations (4)
MAT 664 - Reading & Language Arts (4)
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)

FOURTH SEMESTER  (13 Credit Hours)
MAT 606 - Travel Seminar (2)
MAT 607 - Teaching and Research Seminar (1)
MAT 676 - Special Education Student Teaching (4)
MAT 639 - Elementary Student Teaching (6)

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