SPED 516S. Early Practicum Seminar (1-1)

Prerequisites: Restricted to candidates admitted to the Preliminary Education Specialist Credential Program, ITEP, Intern Program, or the Dual Preliminary Single Subject/Education Specialist Credential Program. Corequisite: SPED 403MME or SPED 506MEA or SPED 506MEB.

Prerequisites for Preliminary Education Specialist Credential Program (Traditional, ITEP): SPED 400, SPED 511. Pre/Corequisites for Preliminary Education Specialist Credential Program (Traditional, ITEP): SPED 420.

Pre/Corequisites for Dual Preliminary Single Subject/Education Specialist Program: EPC 420, SED 521, SED 525XX, SPED 420, SPED 511.

This seminar focuses on reflective practice and accompanies the first of two supervised practica in special education designed to provide credential candidates with practical hands-on experience in K-12 schools. This class links coursework with practice and provides collegial support to participants. Seminar meets on a regular basis throughout the semester with the instructor and accompanies supervised experience in school settings. May be taken two times for credit.