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C.G.S. Elementary or Secondary Special Education

This program offers an accelerated path to elementary (gr1-6) or secondary (gr7-12) special education licensure.

Admission Requirements

  1. Completed application form accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable fee.
  2. Copies of all official graduate and undergraduate transcripts.
  3. Professional license (elementary or secondary general education certificate).
  4. Bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in professional coursework.
  5. Three candidate reference forms accompanied by letters of recommendation related to education and experience in special education or related field.
  6. A performance-based evaluation that documents the candidate’s education and experience with individuals with exceptionalities if possible.
  7. Professional goals essay that describes candidate’s commitment to the field of Elementary or Secondary Special Education, cultural awareness, collaboration, and life-long learning.
  8. An interview may be required.

Retention Requirements

Grade of B or better in all courses.

Marie Lynch
Professor
Building 2 Rm. 006F
(401) 456-8763
mlynch@ric.edu

Course Requirements​

Core Courses

Course No. Course Title Credits Offered
SPED 458
STEM for Diverse Learners: Intensive Intervention 4 Fall, Spring
SPED 501
Assessment in Special Education 3 Fall
SPED 503
Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports  3
Fall

Choose A or B below:

A: Elementary Special Education

Course No. Course Title Credits Offered
SPED 518
Literacy for Diverse Learners: Intensive Intervention 4 Spring
SPED 662
Internship in Elementary Special Education 6
Fall, Spring

Total Credit Hours

20​​​​​​​​​

B: Secondary Special Education

Course No. Course Title Credits Offered
SPED 427
Career/Transition Planning for Adolescent Learners 3
Spring
SPED 524
Literacy Instruction for Adolescents: Intensive Intervention  4
Spring
SPED 664
Internship in Secondary Special Education 6
Fall, Spring

Total Credit Hours

23​​​​​​​​​

Page last updated: March 11, 2020