The CWU Special Education P-12 Major Program is specifically designed to prepare teachers for meeting the diverse tasks required in teaching individuals with exceptionalities.
Find a full-time teaching position in any district in Washington, because Special Education is the area of greatest demand for educators in Washington State, the US and abroad
Eligible for Special Education certificate/ initial license in Washington State
Prepares educators to work with low-incidence disabilities and self-contained classrooms
Practical knowledge and instruction development though interactive and hands-on learning and field experiences
Thorough preparation for beginning educators to work well with behavior management, team collaboration, teaching to individual strengths and needs, and Individual Education Plans
Knowledgeable and experienced faculty who focus on engagement, quality learning and positive learning environments
Integration of authentic materials, field experiences and technology into every course
This major satisfies the P-12 endorsement for special education. It also requires an accompanying minor.
Required Courses
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Credits |
---|---|
EDSE 310 Introduction and Foundations of Special Education | 4 |
EDSE 410 Behavior Management for Students with Disabilities | 4 |
EDSE 411 Assessment of Students with Disabilities | 4 |
EDSE 422 Teaching Strategies, Curriculum, and Materials for Students with Disabilities |
5 |
EDSE 423 Instructional Practices and Strategies in Literacy and Math for Students with High-Incidence Disabilities | 4 |
EDSE 426 The Child with Language Exceptionalities | 3 |
EDSE 431 Program Management for Students with Disabilities | 4 |
EDSE 432 Strategies Working with Students with Low Incidence Disabilities |
4 |
EDSE 460 Collaboration with Parents, Paraprofessionals, and Community Agencies | 4 |
EDSE 495 Practicum | 6-14 |
EDSE 499 Capstone | 2-5 |
Total Credits
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44-52 |
To learn more about, or to be advised in the Special Education Major Program in Ellensburg, contact:
Ms.Tracy Wise, Pre-Program Advisor
400 E. University Way
Black Hall 204-30
Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-963-1476
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