SPE 436: Early Childhood/Special Education Practicum Read more about SPE 436: Early Childhood/Special Education Practicum A 14-week clinical experience in local schools for students who pursue instructional dual certification for early childhood (Pre-K-4)/Special Education. Students observe school calendar, not college calendar. Supplemented with the appropriate practicum seminar. Prerequisites: All professional coursework, permission of adviser.
SPE 348: Pre-Practicum, Special Education Read more about SPE 348: Pre-Practicum, Special Education A full-time clinical experience in local schools during the student’s senior year. Placement will be equally divided between general education and special education classrooms. Requires observing, aiding, tutoring, teaching and maintaining a portfolio. Preparation for the senior-year student teaching practicum. Supervised by college faculty. Prerequisites: EDU 204, 215 and Official Acceptance to Education Program.
SPE 339: Math/Technology Methods Read more about SPE 339: Math/Technology Methods This course provides the students with the application of best practices in mathematics instruction and use of technology for students with special needs. The students will develop appropriate lesson planning strategies related to differentiated instruction, assessment, and pedagogy related to students with special needs. Students will complete 5 observation hours. Prerequisite: Official acceptance to Education Program.
SPE 338: Reading/Writing Methods Read more about SPE 338: Reading/Writing Methods This course provides the students with the application of best practices in reading/writing instruction for students with special needs. The students will develop appropriate lesson planning strategies related to differentiated instruction, assessment, and pedagogy related to students with special needs. Students will complete 5 observation hours. Prerequisite: EDU 238 and official acceptance into Education Program.
SPE 340: Foundations of Autism Read more about SPE 340: Foundations of Autism This course will examine the characteristics and academic/social needs of students with autism. Functional Behavioral Assessments, Social Skills strategies and progress monitoring of academic/social behaviors will be covered. Current research and best practices related to working with students with Autism will be discussed. Prerequisite: SPE 216 or SPE 217.
SPE 329: Conferencing and Collaboration Read more about SPE 329: Conferencing and Collaboration This course will prepare students conference and collaborate with colleagues and parents. Students will also learn how to write Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs)/Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) for students with disabilities. Prerequisites: EDU 215 and SPE 216 or SPE 217.
SPE 217: Low Incidence Disabilities Read more about SPE 217: Low Incidence Disabilities Focuses on teaching students with low incidence disabilities: severe cognitive disabilities, low vision/blindness, physical/health disabilities and Traumatic Brain Injuries. Current research related to the academic/social issues related to teaching students with these disabilities will be examined. Prerequisite: EDU 215.
SPE 216: High Incidence Disabilities Read more about SPE 216: High Incidence Disabilities Focuses on teaching students with high incidence disabilities: Learning Disabilities, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, and Mild Intellectual Disabilities. Current research related to the academic/social issues related to teaching students with these will be examined. Prerequisite: EDU 215.
Dual Certification in Early Childhood/Special Ed Approved for Wilson Education Program The Pennsylvania Department of Education has approved a new, early childhood (preK-4)/ special education (preK-8) major within Wilson’s education curriculum. The dual certification program will be available this fall, along with a new minor in special education. Read more about Dual Certification in Early Childhood/Special Ed Approved for Wilson Education Program
EDU 431-35: Secondary Student Teaching Practicum Read more about EDU 431-35: Secondary Student Teaching Practicum A 14-week clinical experience in local schools for students who pursue instructional certification for Early Childhood (PreK-4), or a specific discipline at the middle, secondary or PK-12 level. Student observes school calendar, not college calendar. Supplemented with the appropriate practicum seminar. Prerequisite: All professional coursework and permission of advisor.
