Special Education / Master of Arts
Special Education / Master of Arts
Candidates who complete the program are eligible to earn their Professional Educator License with the Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBSI) endorsement.
Degree Offered: Master of Arts
Total Credit Hours: 42 + Comprehensive Examination
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) grants professional educator licenses in the State of Illinois. All teacher candidates who successfully complete an approved teacher education program at Lewis University, pass appropriate licensure exams, and meet current ISBE requirements will be recommended for licensure. This does not lead to licensure in other states. Teacher candidates are responsible for checking the requirements of the state in question.
Note: ISBE requirements are subject to change. Please contact your advisor for the most up to date licensure information.
Degree Requirements (42)
Program: MA-SPED-3
Required Courses
| SPED-51300 | Development and Characteristics of Learners |
3 |
| SPED-51400 | Assessment for Learning |
3 |
| SPED-51600 | Learning Theories and Schooling |
3 |
| SPED-52300 | Disability Studies in Education |
3 |
| SPED-53000 | Field Experience 1: Special Education |
1 |
| SPED-53200 | Methods of Teaching in Middle and Secondary Content Areas |
3 |
| SPED-53400 | Transitions and Students with High Support Needs |
3 |
| SPED-54000 | Field Experience 2: Special Education |
1 |
| SPED-54500 | Field Experience 3: Special Education |
1 |
| SPED-56100 | Early Reading and Writing Foundations |
3 |
| SPED-56400 | Partnerships for Inclusive Education |
1 |
| SPED-57100 | Content Area Reading Strategies for Adolescent Learners |
3 |
| SPED-58200 | Clinical Practice Internship & Seminar: Special Education |
5 |
| OR |
|
|
| SPED-58400 | Clinical Practice & Seminar: Special Education |
5 |
| SPED-58500 | Instructional Planning and Performance Based Assessment |
3 |
| SCED-50400 | Integrating Educational and Assistive Technology into the Classroom |
3 |
| RDLT-57500 | Practical Research for Learning Communities |
3 |
