The Teaching Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities (SPED) Endorsement prepares teachers to meet the needs of diverse learners by developing specialized understandings of this population and attaining the knowledge and skills to properly support them. For Tulane students who are enrolled in the licensure path of the education program, these courses offer the opportunity to earn an initial teaching license concurrently with the special education license. For Tulane students on a non-certification education track, it expands the available course offerings to better prepare them for a range of careers within the education sector. The course series also offers practicing teachers an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills and advance their careers.
Special Education Pathway Requirements
Special education candidates are required to complete 18 hours of coursework including field components.
K-5 Mild-to-Moderate Special Education Add-on Certification Required Courses
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 5500 | Assessment and Evaluation of Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDUC 5510 | Collaborative Teaming | 3 |
| EDUC 5520 | Instructional Practices in Special Education | 3 |
| EDUC 5530 | Reading and Literacy | 3 |
| EDUC 5540 | Behavior Support and Intervention | 3 |
| EDUC 5560 | Fundamentals of Instructional Technology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
Grades 6-12 Mild-to-Moderate Special Education Add-on Certification Required Courses
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 5500 | Assessment and Evaluation of Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDUC 5510 | Collaborative Teaming | 3 |
| EDUC 5520 | Instructional Practices in Special Education | 3 |
| EDUC 5530 | Reading and Literacy | 3 |
| EDUC 5550 | Self-Determination and Transition | 3 |
| EDUC 5560 | Fundamentals of Instructional Technology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |