SPED 403MME. Early Practicum in Special Education (5)

Prerequisites: Restricted to candidates admitted to the Preliminary Education Specialist Credential Program, ITEP, or the Dual Preliminary Single Subject/Education Specialist Credential Program. Corequisite: SPED 516S. Pre/corequisites for the Preliminary Education Specialist Credential Program: SPED 420. Pre/corequisites for Dual Preliminary Single Subject/Education Specialist Program: EPC 420, SED 521, SPED 420, SPED 511, SED 525XX. This course is the first of two supervised practicum experiences for students in the Mild to Moderate and Extensive Support Needs (MME) Programs. SPED 403MME is designed to provide credential candidates practical hands-on experience in K-12 schools. Accompanying seminar (SPED 516S) links coursework with practice and provide collegial support to participants. Practicum hours consist of 12 hours per week in a classroom setting with support from an on-site mentor teacher. Available for graduate credit.