Initial Practicum in Early Childhood Special Education (KC)

Catalog description

First intensive supervised experience designed as a practicum at the candidate’s job site and weekly seminar; practice in the implementation of skills developed through coursework and field experiences. (Note that students who take SPEDE 779.10 must also take SPEDE 778.20 and the two experiences must be at different age/grade levels – Pre-K [Birth–five years], Kindergarten, grades 1–2. One semester of SPEDE 778 or SPEDE 779 must be in a PreK setting. Teacher Candidates must be in an early childhood program that includes children with disabilities for the entire semester.)This Key Course requires a grade of B or better to pass. Any student who receives a grade of F or WU in this class will not be permitted to continue in the program. This course may be repeated only once.