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-51300Development and Characteristics of Learners

3

SPED-51400Assessment for Learning

3

SPED-51600Learning Theories and Schooling

3

SPED-52300Disability Studies in Education

3

SPED-53000Field Experience 1: Special Education

1

SPED-53200Methods of Teaching in Middle and Secondary Content Areas

3

SPED-53400Transitions and Students with High Support Needs

3

SPED-54000Field Experience 2: Special Education

1

SPED-54500Field Experience 3: Special Education

1

SPED-56100Early Reading and Writing Foundations

3

SPED-56400Partnerships for Inclusive Education

1

SPED-57100Content Area Reading Strategies for Adolescent Learners

3

SPED-58200Clinical Practice Internship & Seminar: Special Education

5

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OR

SPED-58400Clinical Practice & Seminar: Special Education

5

SPED-58500Instructional Planning and Performance Based Assessment

3

SCED-50400Integrating Educational and Assistive Technology into the Classroom

3

RDLT-57500Practical Research for Learning Communities

3

Comprehensive Examination Required