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University of Saint Francis

Troops to Teachers Program

Special Education Licensure

 

For more information on Troops to Teachers please click on the link below for the official Troops to Teachers website

http://www.proudtoserveagain.com/

Requirements for Admission:

  • Praxis I – Must have taken all 3 sections (Math, Reading, and Writing*) for admission.

  • BA/BS degree in any academic content major.

  • 3.0 minimum GPA or a 2.5 GPA with 5 years of successful experience in the field.

Requirements for Completion:

  • GRE/MAT – Must have been completed by end of the 4th course taken in program.

  • Praxis I – Must have met cut scores – all 3 sections* – by completion of Phase l courses.

  • Praxis II – Must have met cut score at completion of program to receive license.

Programs of Study:

The following link will take you to our online Graduate Catalog, which includes course descriptions.  A new browser window will open with a listing of courses and information.

http://www.sf.edu/sf/assets/site/gradstudies/documents/catalog/2008/SOPS.pdf

Mild Intervention as Initial Licensure

24 Semester Hours
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
SPED 527

SPED 513

(Mild Intervention Practicum)

EDUC 583

(Student Teaching)
SPED 537 SPED 523 SPED 540
SPED 541 Appropriate Methods Course  
  SPED 507 or 508 or 509  

Intense Intervention as Initial Licensure

24 Semester Hours
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
SPED 527

SPED 513

(Intense Intervention Practicum)

EDUC 583

(Student Teaching)
SPED 537 SPED 507 SPED 517
SPED 518 SPED 532  

 

Advanced Licensure

Intense Intervention

15 Semester Hours

Mild Intervention

18 Semester Hours
  SPED 523
EDUC 507 SPED 508
EDUC 518 SPED 509
SPED 532 SPED 540
SPED 517 SPED 541

SPED 513

(Intense Intervention Practicum)

SPED 513

(Mild Intervention Practicum)

 

Additional Courses Required For Master in Exceptional Needs (15 - 18 Semester Hours)
EDUC 500
EDUC 505
SPED 550
SPED 513 (Practicum at school setting that matches elective chosen below)
Electives: Choose 1 Of The Methods Courses Below To Add An Additional School Setting
SPED 507 - Pre School
SPED 508 - Elementary
SPED 509 - Secondary
OR Choose: SPED 530