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Mansfield University 2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Mansfield University 2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Elementary Education with Second Certification in Special Education


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Offered by the Department of Education and Special Education
Professors: Cleland, Straub, Burns
Associate Professors: Benjamin, Carico, Fuller, Floyd, Hammann, Lucero, Smith, Werner-Burke
Assistant Professors: Moore


Certification Requirements: Mansfield University teacher education programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and nationally accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Candidates for teaching certification in Pennsylvania must meet state requirements described in Chapter 354 regulations. A description of requirements, policies, and procedures for teacher certification can be found in the catalog section entitled, “University Policies.”

This curriculum option to earn a second certification is available to students majoring in either elementary education or special education. Although students must apply for admission to either elementary education or special education and earn just one degree, they complete a combined set of courses that prepares them to apply for teacher certification in both elementary (K-6) and special education (K-12). As school classrooms have been changing, more special needs students are being educated alongside their same-age peers. Teachers need knowledge and skills to adapt instruction to meet the educational needs of all of their students. The 135 credit hour inclusive elementary and special education curriculum option features essential courses in both elementary and special education. Students learn to plan instruction, design effective classroom environments, teach and adapt instruction in effective ways, assess student learning, and perform professional responsibilities as both regular and special educators. Students completing the program student teach both in elementary education and special education assignments. Graduates of the program may pursue teaching positions in either elementary or special education. Many education majors also pursue graduate studies after graduation.

See The Teacher Education Certification Section in the University Policies section of this catalog for further details regarding admission to teacher certification candidacy and Pennsylvania certification requirements.

Program Requirements: Elementary Education (B.S.E.) 135 s.h.


Total Semester Hours: 83


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