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Dec 02, 2024
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2019-2020 University Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Master of Science in Special Education
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Successful completion of the following requirements leads to a Master of Science in Special Education with entitlement to a Professional Educator License with Learning Behavior Specialist I (P-21) endorsement:
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Admission Requirements
- Completed School of Education application, including the application fee.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. A candidate with a GPA lower than 3.0 may be allowed to take up to four courses on a conditional basis and must earn a grade of B or better in each course in order to continue registration. Upon completion of four courses with grades of B or better in each the candidate will be reviewed for full acceptance into the School of Education.
- Two letters of recommendation. Letters from family members or current School of Education students are not acceptable.
- Evidence of effective written communication skills and suitability for the teaching profession as demonstrated by the submission of candidate’s personal statement.
- One official transcript from every college or university attended. Transcripts must be received by the School of Education in a sealed envelope from the college or university.
Required Courses
Candidates who do not hold a current valid teaching license complete the following 45 credit hours, including 39 hours in classroom/theory coursework and 6 credit hours in internship/clinical practice:
Additional Requirements
General Education Competencies for Non-Certified Candidates
Persons seeking the State of Illinois Learning Behavior Specialist I (Type 10) Special Education licensure as their initial teaching license must meet required general education competencies as outlined by the School of Education.
Illinois Licensure Testing System Requirements
Persons seeking a State of Illinois Professional Educator License with Learning Behavior Specialist I (P-21) Endorsement must pass the Illinois Licensure Testing System’s required content area tests for Learning Behavior Specialist I.
- The candidate must take and pass the LBSI (#155) test prior to placement for clinical practice (student teaching) or clinical internship as specified by the School of Education.
- The candidate must pass the Special Education General Curriculum Test (#163) prior to applying for clinical practice or clinical internship as specified by the School of Education.
- As of September 1, 2015 any candidate seeking initial licensure must pass the edTPA.
Additional Information
Endorsement requirements for candidates who already hold a current valid teaching license are adjusted as follows:
Candidates who hold an elementary teaching endorsed license or those who have taken a reading methodology course are not required to complete EDU 533 - Reading and Writing Instruction and Improvement .
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