Program Information
Program Requirements
Graduate students seeking endorsements must:
- Complete an appropriate program of study as planned with a graduate advisor for the Department of Special Education;
- Meet all other requirements of the Graduate School.
Exit Requirements
Exit criteria involve achievement of the objectives for graduate study in special education listed previously, as demonstrated by:
- Successful completion of all coursework in the program (minimum GPA of 3.0);
- Successful completion of required practicum/internship;
- Successful completion of independent study or thesis project.
Curricula
Students in the SEM-T program must complete the requirements for a Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate in secondary education as well as those for endorsement in special education. Students selecting Secondary Certification must select a teachable minor from the approved list. In addition, students must pass the MTTC test in their special education disability area of concentration.
A description of the initial endorsement sequence follows. Endorsement sequences for those already endorsed in one area of special education, but seeking additional endorsement(s), consist of different courses than listed here. Students should consult the appropriate graduate advisor.
An initial endorsement sequence generally consists of the following core special education classes, plus the specialty classes required by the specific program area. Students without teaching certificates are admitted to the professional preparation program at the time of admission to the graduate program in Special Education.
Courses in General Education
Undergraduate transcripts will be reviewed to determine completion of hours to be credited toward meeting a required 40 hours of general or liberal education. Additional coursework may be necessary to meet this 40-hour requirement.
Endorsement/Approval Sequence
Students must be free from any administrative or academic probation before an internship or practicum experience is approved. The endorsement sequence is independent of a degree program. Completion of the minimum degree requirements does not guarantee endorsement and the completion of endorsement requirements do not result in the awarding of a degree. It is crucial for SEM-T students to meet with their graduate advisor to develop a program of study to meet certification, endorsement and degree requirements.
[Component 1] Requirements for Secondary Certification and Initial Endorsement
A description of the initial endorsement sequence follows. Endorsement sequences for those already endorsed in one area of special education, but seeking additional endorsement(s), consist of different courses than listed here. Students should consult the appropriate graduate advisor.
Pre-Student Teaching Experience Requirements
One hundred fifty (150) hours of pre-student teaching are required.
- Fifty (50) hours will be completed in general education secondary classrooms.
- Fifty (50) hours will be completed in elementary special education settings.
- Fifty (50) hours will be completed in secondary special education settings.
Some of these hours will be completed in conjunction with education courses. All hours should be documented per department procedure.
Minor Requirement:
This program requires students to complete a teaching minor.
For a list of available minors, please see the Undergraduate Catalog or contact your advisor.
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