Field experiences will provide you with opportunities to work with children and adolescents who have learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders and intellectual disabilities. These experiences occur across various placement settings, including both elementary and middle/high school levels, which allows you to apply your knowledge and skills in real-life situations. In the last year of the program, the practical experiences culminate in a two-semester sequence of field-based training under the mentorship of school and University supervisors. 

Fast Facts:

• Our students exceed the state’s minimum requirement for field hours before student teaching.
• Our student teaching internship exceeds the state’s certification requirements.
• Our students meet requirements for highly qualified status as a special educator as defined under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
• By passing the PRAXIS tests for elementary education, students may add an endorsement to the special education certification to teach in elementary education.