Dec 22, 2024  
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ED 583S Fieldwork in Special Education


(3 credits)
This course is designed to meet the needs of students who are currently certified (PA Instructional I or II) and who are seeking an additional certification in special education. Over the semester, students will complete their field experiences in a special education setting in a public school, charter school or APS with students who have IEPs. The course is designed as a hybrid course composed of classroom meetings and on line participation in discussions. Student completion of experiences in the field and reflecting on those experiences (including teaching a minimum of 4 lessons to be critiqued by the host teacher and a minimum of 2 additional lessons observed and critiqued by the instructor) is the primary component of the course.

Students seeking Special Education PreK-8 certification should register for ED 583E  

Students seeking Special Education 7-12 certification should register for ED 583S

IMPORTANT: Students must have current background checks on file with the School of Education using online platform, Castle Branch. (See Background Checks)

Prerequisite: Approval required from the Director of Field Experiences and Outreach; academic adviser; and completion of all special education certification coursework.  Credits are not applicable to the master’s degree.