Southeastern Louisiana University

Mild/Moderate Special Education Add-On Certification

(Endorsement)

Requirements

• For Individual holding a valid  Early Childhood certificate (e.g.,PK-K,PK-3)

• Elementary certificate (e.g., 1-4, 1- 5, 1-6, 1-8),

• Upper Elementary or Middle School certificate  (e.g., 4-8, 5-8, 6-8),

• Secondary school certificate (e.g., 6-12, 7-12, 8-12),

• all-level K-12 certificate, all-level K-12 certificate (art, dance, foreign language, health, PE, H&PE, music) or special education certificate

 SPED 200 or 600 "Introduction to Education of Individuals with Exceptionalities" is the prerequisite for all special education (SPED) courses.

 1. Complete 15 semester hours of special education coursework, as follows: 

• Methods/Materials for Mild/Moderate Exceptional Children (SPED 361 or 663)
• Assessment and Evaluation of Exceptional Learners (SPED 440 or 608)
• Behavioral Management of Mild/Moderate Exceptional Children (SPED 365 or 664)
• Vocational and Transition Services for Students with Disabilities (SPED 603)
• Practicum in Assessment and Evaluation of M/M Exceptional Learners (SPED 441 or 641)

 

 2. Achieve a passing score for PRAXIS Education of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge (0353) and Education of Exceptional Students: Mild to Moderate Disabilities (0542)