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Courses for Teaching Certification

Liberal arts and content area course requirements vary depending on the certification area. Upon acceptance to the Graduate Initial Certification program, each student will receive an official transcript evaluation. This evaluation indicates the courses required for completion of the initial certification.

	Fall Semester
	1st Five Weeks	ED 521 Developmental Psychology
	1st Five Weeks	ED 585 Practicum
	1st Seven Weeks	ED 515 General Methods
	2nd Five Weeks	ED 587 Educational Foundations
	3rd Five Weeks	ED 535 Psychology of the Exceptional Child

	Spring Semester
	1st Seven Weeks	ED 515 General Methods
	1st Five Weeks	ED 545 Tests and Measurements
	1st Five Weeks	ED 585 Practicum
	2nd Five Weeks	ED 519 Behavioral Management
	3rd Five Weeks	ED 575 Reading in Content Area

	Summer Semester
	1st Five Weeks	ED 587 Educational Foundations
	2nd Five Weeks	ED 519 Behavior Management
	2nd Five Weeks	ED 535 Psychology of the Exceptional Child
	3rd Five Weeks	ED 575 Reading in Content Area

ED 581 Health and Safety Issues in Schools-must be taken prior to ED 595/596, available in the fall and spring semesters

ED 555 Special Methods-Prerequisite: ED 515 (semester-long arranged course)

ED 594 Final Clinical Experience/Internship Seminar

ED 595/596 Final Clinical Experience/Internship-All coursework must be completed prior to enrollment in this course. Available fall and spring semesters only