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Special Education License

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The Special Education Licensure options at Concordia include Emotional Behavorial Disorders (EBD) and Learning Disabilities (LD).

This is a unique program at Concordia, as it is the only licensure program offered online, and the coursework is graduate-level but does not lead to a Masters Degree. A Bachelor's Degree is required to pursue the Special Education Licensures through Concordia.

Students have the option to pursue either licensure program as an initial license or an add-on to existing licensures.

The Special Education Licensure options at Concordia include Emotional Behavorial Disorders (EBD) and Learning Disabilities (LD).

This is a unique program at Concordia, as it is the only licensure program offered online, and the coursework is graduate-level but does not lead to a Masters Degree. A Bachelor's Degree is required to pursue the Special Education Licensures through Concordia.

Students have the option to pursue either licensure program as an initial license or an add-on to existing licensures.

On-campus, Online or Both?

Can I do this all on campus?
You can meet all the requirements for this		 Yes
Can I do this entirely online?
Sorry, this major cannot be earned entirely online at this time.		 No
Can I take some courses online?
Some courses are offered online.		 Yes
Course for Special Education License

ED-200 Introduction to Teaching

An introduction to Concordia�s teacher education program including its rationale and procedures for admission, retention and completion of the program. Students are introduced to the teaching profession and explore their own currently held understandings, beliefs and dispositions about teaching. 25 Human Relation hours are required.
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ED-330 Human Diversity and Relations

This course helps students experience, understand and become sensitive to human diversity and presents strategies for teaching human relations skills in the classroom setting. 25 Human Relation hours are required.
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ED-336 Educational Psychology

This course applies the basic principles of human development and behavior to the classroom situation. It also presents the Concordia University teacher education model, �Educator as Professional Decision-Maker.� Emphasis is given to the theoretical backgrounds in learning and their application to the classroom. Topics include the characteristics of children, student variability and diversity, educational planning and instructional objectives, classroom management and assessment, and
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ED-345 Effective Elementary Teacher

Instructional methods and materials that have wide application to the elementary grade levels are examined. Particular emphasis is given to such topics as the decision-making inherent in teaching (CSP model), effective instruction (planning, critical presentation skills, student interest, motivation, and involvement, etc.) and effective classroom management. (Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education Program) Enrollment is concurrent with ED371 Teaching Practicum.
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ED-347 Effective Secondary Teacher

This course provides a study of the purposes, history, philosophy, organization, operation, students, curriculum, teaching practices, and current problems of secondary schools in the United States. Emphasis is on the knowledge and skills necessary to teach effectively in a secondary school. (Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education Program)
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ED-372 Spec. Ed.:General Ed Practicum

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ED-385 Foundations of Education

This course introduces students to the philosophical, historical, sociological and legal foundations upon which current educational theory and practice is constructed. Students will demonstrate a clear understanding of: the role of schools as organizations within the larger community, including the historic figures and events that contributed to these under-standings; the legal rights and responsibilities of students, teachers and schools within the society; importance of ethics and
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PSY-101 Introduction to Psychology

This course introduces the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Psychological, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, psychodynamic and social-cultural perspectives are explored. Topics such as scientific method, statistical reasoning, neuroscience, learning, cognitive processes, development, psychological adjustment, therapy, social psychology, diversity and community are studied.
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PSY-215 Child & Ad Dev Psy for K-12 Ed

This course will provide K through 12 educators an understanding of human growth and development from the prenatal stages through adolescence. Developmental processes are studied from both a biological and social-cultural perspective to understand physical and perceptual development, cognition and language, personality and social development. Child studies, examining various aspects of child and adolescent development, are required. (Prerequisite: PSY101)
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SPED-58 Educ. of Exceptional Learner Available online

A study of historical and contemporary issues in education of learners with differentiated needs.
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SPED-58 Tchng Stdts w/Learning & Beh

This course is an examination of the social /emotional needs of learners in contemporary classrooms and research-based practices for meeting those needs. It also provides teachers of students with emotionally/behaviorally disorders an understanding of and practice with positive interventions for the general education classroom. The historical, theoretical, and educational perspectives concerning children and youth who manifest learning disabilities will be considered utilizing diagnostic and
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SPED-58 Tchg Stdts w/Linguistic Diff

A study of the issues and approaches to educating a culturally and linguistically diverse population and those with reading difficulties.
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SPED-58 Collab in Inclusive Settings

A Study and applied practice in collaboration teaching between general educators and special educators and paraprofessionals in both settings.
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SPED-58 Intrv: Stdnt w/Serious Emo.

This course addresses the issues of students with disabilities whose behaviors are so severe as to warrant attention of or intervention through the criminal justice system. The unique nature of the juvenile justice system and its impact on the student�s education, the variety of services and resources available for students identified with disabilities, as well as appropriate academic and social-emotional programming options for students with disabilities is discussed.
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SPED-58 Assmt. of Learners w/Spec Need

This course develops competencies in the use and interpretation of instruments to measure educational achievement, learning discrepancies, and inferential thinking and conceptual development. Emphasis is placed on the ability to develop and use formal and informal measures to monitor the progress of students and to determine the occupational and social needs, abilities, and interests of students.
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SPED-58 Collaborative Consult. SPED

This course studies techniques with relation to collaborating with parents, caregivers, community services, and other support services to enhance the learning of the learner with special needs, within and without the academic setting. Special attention is given to the development of a transition IEP.
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SPED-59 Tchng Stdts/Lang or Math Disab

An examination of the writing and mathematical needs of learners in contemporary classrooms and research-based practices for meeting those needs.
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SPED-59 Applied Experience in LD

Students complete supervised practice in teaching learners with special needs. Specialized methods and on going diagnosis are used within a clinical setting. (Prerequisites: All course work within specified licensure program.)
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SPED-59 Applied Experience in EBD

Students complete supervised practice in teaching learners with special needs. Specialized methods and on going diagnosis are used within a clinical setting. Prerequisites: All course work within specified licensure program.
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Requirements for admission to the Teacher Education Program                  

  • Take MTLE Basic Skills Exams   
  • Prepare e-folio (both ED and CEC) during ED201        
  • Complete faculty interview      

Requirements for Minnesota License              

  • Complete First Aid/CPR Requirements                                
  • Complete program with minimum 2.5 CGPA & 2.75 GPA in content major and no grade below "C-"in licensure major                            
  • Meet with registrar to verify requirements completed                            
  • Pass MTLE Basic Skills Exams:  Rdng (240), Wrtng (240), Math (240)            
  • Pass MN Teacher Licensure Exam: Content (240) and Pedagogy (240) Tests             
  • Submit license application to College of Education                                
  • Apply for teaching license w/MN Department of Education                          

Online, In-Class or Blended?

Offered Online?
Classes meet entirely online.

Offered In-Class?
Classes meet face-to-face at our St. Paul campus or other off-campus location.

Offered Blended?
Course work is completed through a combination of in-class and online class meetings.

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