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

Comprehensive Examination Required