Special Education, Concentration in Learning Behavior Disorders P-12, Alternative Certification (MAT)
Admission Requirements
Candidates who meet the following criteria may be eligible to apply to the Master of Arts in Teaching program:
- Complete graduate application. This should be completed three to four weeks prior to the application deadline.
- Bachelor's Degree from Accredited College or University with a Minimum 2.75 Grade Point Average (official transcripts required)
- Grade of C or better in ENGL 102, or equivalent
- Grade of C or better in oral communication course
- TOEFL/IETLS/Duolingo
- Professional Writing Requirements
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Acceptable interview
- Signed Professional Code of Ethics/Technology User Agreement/Statement of Understanding of Admissions Guidelines
Questions about admission should be directed to teacher@louisville.edu.
Admission is competitive. Candidates who meet minimum academic requirements are not guaranteed admission to the program.
Program Requirements
Alternative Route in Special Education, Concentration in Moderate/Severe Disabilities P-12 (MAT)
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Student Characteristics | ||
EDSP 540 | Introduction to Exceptional Children | 3 |
EDSP 675 | Characteristics, Needs, and Respones to Students with EBD | 3 |
Pedagogy | ||
EDSP 512 | Methods for Students with Learning and Behavior Disorders | 3 |
EDSP 516 | Assessment Procedures for Students with Learning & Behavior Disorders | 3 |
EDSP 644 | Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
EDSP 518 | Teaching Reading Special Education P-12 | 3 |
Mid-Point Assessment | ||
EDSP 647 | Teaching Mathematics to Students with Disabilities | 3 |
EDSP 614 | Transition Programs and Services for Children and Youth with Disabilities | 3 |
EDSP 645 | Learning and Behavior Disorders Practicum | 3 |
EDSP 510 | Legal Issues in Special Education | 3 |
Minimum Total Hours | 30 |
Midpoint Assessment: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, grade no lower than B-minus in all coursework; Exemplary or Target performance on all Hallmark Assessment Tasks to date (including EDSP 512, EDSP 516, and EDSP 644); Exemplary or Target performance on all rubrics; positive recommendation from the Special Education Program Committee.
Exit Assessment: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; no grade lower than B-minus in all coursework; Exemplary or Target performance on all Hallmark Assessment Tasks; Exemplary or Target performance on all rubrics; positive recommendation from the Special Education Program Committee.
Certification Assessment: Exemplary or Target dispositions assessment; no grade lower than B-minus in all coursework; passing scores on PRAXIS exams; positive recommendation from the Special Education Program Committee.
Degree Candidacy: Students not enrolled during the semester in which they intend to graduate must register for degree candidacy as outlined in Academic Policies, Procedures, and Requirements.
Praxis Disclaimer: Teacher certification requirements are subject to change. Before registering for certification test(s), please refer to the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) website at epsb.ky.gov/ or ets.org/praxis/ky for current requirements.