Special Education K-12 Minor

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All of these minors may be combined with the Elementary Education major or with any secondary Education or K-12 Education major.

The following Minors, when combined with a teaching Major and successful completion of the requirements of the Teacher Education Program, lead to a recommendation licensure in the State of Montana. The UMW Department of Education strongly recommends that candidates seek licensure in more than one subject area (by combining at least one teaching major with at least one other teaching major or minor) to increase their hiring options.

Note: not all states accept a Minor for licensure. Consult with the Director of Field Experiences for information on licensure requirements in other states. Refer to Mathematics and Secondary Education , Natural Horsemanship , and Early Childhood Education for information regarding admission to the Teacher Education Program and other program requirements.

Candidates must complete all required courses with no grade below B-

Credit Requirements

EDSP 281 - Collaboration & Planning to Execute Ieps 4 Credit(s)
EDSP 302 - Teaching Students With Emotional Disturbance 4 Credit(s)
EDSP 303 - Teaching Students With Intellectual Disabilities 4 Credit(s)
EDSP 434 - Behavioral Principles of Learning & Teaching 4 Credit(s)
EDSP 464 - Methods of Instruction for Students With High Incidence Disabilities 4 Credit(s)
EDSP 470 - Response to Intervention Best Practices 4 Credit(s) ¹

Select 1 course/6-7 credits from the following:

For Minor

EDU 495A - Student Teaching: K - 12 2-15 Credit(s) ²

For Endorsement:

EDU 498 - Internship 2-12 Credit(s)

Total: 30-31 Credits

¹Prereq: EDSP 434 - Behavioral Principles of Learning & Teaching or consent of Program Coordinator.

²Students in an internship program (e.g. Class 5 teachers) will substitute 4 credits of EDU 498 - Internship for each semester they are enrolled in an internship.

Note: As a prerequisite to the Special Education Minor/Endorsement, students must complete the equivalent of an introductory course in Special Education: (UMW equivalency: EDU 201 , EDU 222 , EDU 311 , and EDU 382 )