JMU - K-12 Post Baccalaureate M.A.T.
K-12 Post Baccalaureate
M.A.T.
K-12th Grade Special Education, Accessing the General Curriculum
This program is designed to prepare students to work collaboratively while supporting the K-12th grade students' with disabilities success in the general academic curriculum. Students accepted into the post baccalaureate degree M.A.T. in K-12th grade special education graduate with coursework leading to initial licensure in K-12th grade special education accessing the general curriculum. Coursework includes
♦ characteristics of disabling conditions,
♦ language acquisition,
♦ reading instruction,
♦ assessment,
♦ curriculum and instructional methods,
♦ classroom and behavior management,
♦ collaboration,
♦ transition, and
♦ assistive technology.
Field experiences provide students with the opportunity to learn and practice skills in working with learners with disabilities and their families in a diverse educational setting across grade levels.
Students accepted into post bachelor degree M.A.T. have an earned bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and meet all admissions requirements for the Graduate School. Completion of the post-bachelor degree M.A.T. program requires a minimum of 30 credit hours and prepares students for initial licensure. In addition to the required graduate coursework, students may be required to complete co/prerequisite coursework depending upon their prior academic preparation in order to meet licensure requirements.
For more information regarding the application process please visit The Graduate School’s website.
Additional information about the program is provided in the K-12 Special Education FAQ document.
Additional courses beyond those listed below may be required for licensure. Students who are accepted into the program should meet with their adviser prior to beginning coursework to identify any additional courses that may be required.
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SEMESTER |
CRN #/COURSE DESCRIPTION |
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Summer |
EXED 200/508 Nature and Issues of Disabilities/Exceptionalities (3)* EXED 502 Nature and Issues of Mild Disabilities (3) EXED 512 Behavior Management in the Classroom (3) |
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Fall |
EXED 612 Psychoeducational Assessment (3) (EXED 502 is a prerequisite course) EXED 504 Individualized Reading Interventions (3) EXED 607 Curriculum and Methods in SPED (3) (EXED 612 is a pre/co-requisite course) EXED 615 Transition Services (3) EXED 503 Applications of Ed Tech (1) |
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Spring |
MIED 530 Teaching Mathematics (3) EXED 613 Teaching Individuals with Learning and Behavior Problems (3) (EXED 607 is a prerequisite course) EXED 610 Practicum in SPED methods (2) TESL 526 First and Second Lang. Acquisition (3) |
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Summer |
EXED 520 Differentiation of Instruction (3) EXED 510 Individual Behavior Interventions (3) |
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Fall |
EXED 650 Student Teaching (6) EXED 650 Student Teaching (6) |
*EXED 200/508 is a pre-requisite course for all other EXED courses except EXED 512*
K-12 Special Education Program FAQ
Contact Information
Program Coordinator:
Dr. Allison Kretlow
kretloag@jmu.edu
MSC 6908
395 South High Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Phone: 540-568-6193
Fax: 540-568-2829
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Other Requirements for Program Completion/Licensure |
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During 1st Semester: Program Plan with Advisor Transfer credit forms (Complete during first semester if applicable) Teacher Education Application (Complete by the start of the first fall semester) Student Teaching Application (Complete by due date on ESC website) Tests (by end of program): Praxis II: VA does not require a Praxis II for SPED. Students are encouraged to consider taking a Praxis II test in a content area if they think they can pass (e.g. Elementary content or middle school science) to earn “highly qualified” status in VA. If you want to teach outside of VA, check the ETS website for testing requirements of that state. Comprehensive Exams (typically during the student teaching semester) FINAL SEMESTER: Graduation Application (Complete by due date on the Graduate School's website) |
