2017-2018 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Elementary Teacher Certification - Comprehensive (CSAT) (Special Education)
- 1. Requirements for the Comprehensive Science and Arts for Teaching (CSAT) Major
- 2. Requirements for the Certificate - Elementary Special Education Major
- 3. Requirements for Special Education Endorsements
The comprehensive science and arts for teaching (CSAT) major is designed for students seeking certification to teach in specialized areas at the elementary and/or middle school levels. It provides a solid foundation in subject-matter knowledge and pedagogical approaches across all content areas taught at these levels; fine arts, health and physical education, integrated science, language arts, mathematics, and social studies. Students complete several field experiences in classrooms, as well as learning to plan instruction and assessments and to understand and work with diverse populations, including extraordinary-needs learners. Our graduates have a unique combination of skills and experiences that are highly valued.
In addition to degree requirements, special education candidates must complete the CSAT major, elementary special education major, special education core curriculum, and endorsement requirements for two endorsements. Prior to beginning in the College of Education, students are expected to complete all courses in general education and the major. In addition, they must complete PSY 325, PSY 304, EDF 315, PSY 310 and/or PSY 326.
Apply to the College of Education by February 1 for fall admission.
1. Requirements for the Comprehensive Science and Arts for Teaching (CSAT) Major
The 46-credit CSAT major must be planned with the student's CSAT advisor. It consists of the following courses:
Language Arts
- ENG 302 - Introduction to Language Arts: Teaching Writing and Children's Literature Credits: 3
- ENG 400 - Critical Issues in K-12 Literacy Credits: 3
- ENG 308 - Teaching Reading: The Necessary Skills Credits: 4
Mathematics
- MTH 221 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I Credits: 4 AND MTH 222 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II (3 credits)
- OR MTH 223 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers III (5 credits)
Social Studies
- SST 309 - Teaching Social Studies: Elementary Credits: 3
- AND one of the following:
- HST 203 - World History to 1500 A.D. Credits: 3
- HST 204 - World History since 1500 Credits: 3
- HST 205 - American History to 1877 Credits: 3
- HST 206 - American History since 1877 Credits: 3
Integrated Science
- SCI 225 - Integrated Life Science for K-8 Teachers Credits: 4
- SCI 226 - Integrated Physical Science for K-8 Teachers Credits: 3
World Languages
- ENG 467 - Language Disorders and English Literacy Credits: 3
- S PA 314 - Teaching Methods Credits: 3
Fine Arts
Health and Physical Education
- PED 265 - Teaching Health in Elementary Schools Credits: 2
- PED 266 - Move-Dance-Learn! PE and Dance for Elementary Education Credits: 2
Foundations
- PSY 301 - Child Development Credits: 3
Capstone
2. Requirements for the Certificate - Elementary Special Education Major
At least one field semester must be done in a multicultural setting. Special education candidates must meet with their advisors for the exact sequence of courses.
Prerequisite courses - take first:
- PSY 304 - The Psychology and Education of the Exceptional Child (3 credits)
- PSY 325 - Educational Psychology (3 credits)
- EDF 315 - Diverse Perspectives on Education (3 credits) AND
- PSY 326 - Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (3 credits) AND/OR PSY 310 - Behavior Modification (3 credits)
Special education major courses:
- EDF 310 - Organizing and Managing Classroom Environments (3 credits)
- EDR 320 - Reading: Assessment and Instruction (3 credits)
- EDS 332 - Methods and Strategies of Special Education Teaching (5 credits)
- EDT 370 - Technology in Education (3 credits)
- EDI 430 - Student Teaching, Elementary (10 credits)
- EDF 485 - The Context of Educational Issues (3 credits)
Requirements for the core curriculum in special education:
- EDS 360 - Language and Reading Development (3 credits)
- EDS 361 - Principles, Processes, and Methods in Special Education (3 credits)
- EDS 495 - Diagnostic and Interpretive Procedures (3 credits)
3. Requirements for Special Education Endorsements
Michigan elementary teacher certification with special education endorsements allows the holder to teach the special education endorsement areas in kindergarten through 12th grade. It also permits teaching any subject in kindergarten through fifth grade or any subject in kindergarten through eighth grade in self-contained classrooms.
Cognitive impairment (CI)
Early childhood (ZS)
Emotional impairment (EI)
Learning disabilities (LD)
The following combinations are possible:
CI/EI
CI/ZS
CI/LD
EI/ZS
EI/LD
Special Education Courses
Cognitive Impairment (CI)
- EDS 441 - Curriculum for CI Credits: 3
- EDS 471 - Directed Teaching in Cognitive Impairment Credits: 9
- EDS 497 - Educational Interventions: Cognitive Impairment Credits: 3
- EDS 463 - Educational Practices and Procedures: Cognitive Impairment Credits: 3 (if CI is the second endorsement)
Emotional Impairment (EI)
- EDS 442 - Curriculum for EI Credits: 3
- EDS 472 - Directed Teaching in Emotional Impairment Credits: 9
- EDS 498 - Educational Interventions: Emotional Impairment Credits: 3
- EDS 464 - Educational Practices and Procedures: Emotional Impairment Credits: 3 (if EI is the second endorsement)
Provisional Certificate
The following are taken in the graduate special education program as part of the initial provisional certificate:
Early Childhood (ZS)
Student receives the early childhood ZS endorsement.
Students planning to complete the master's degree in early childhood (ZS) program should meet with their graduate advisor for a planned program.
- EDI 610 - Advanced Studies in Child Development Ages 0-8 Credits: 3
- EDI 611 - Assessment of the Young School Child Credits: 3
- EDI 612 - Curriculum Development for Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
- EDI 613 - Administration and Supervision of Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
- EDI 614 - Infant and Toddler Development and Curriculum Credits: 3
- EDI 685 - Practicum/Graduate Field Experience Credits: 3 or 6
- EDS 646 - Family and Community Collaboration in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
- EDS 647 - Preschool Special Needs Child Credits: 3
Learning Disabled (LD)
The following program is designed to provide a paid school year teaching internship.
Students planning to complete the master's degree in learning disabilities should meet with their graduate advisor for a planned program.
- EDS 625 - Inclusive Practices Credits: 3
- EDS 627 - Instructional Practices: Technology Credits: 3
- EDS 629 - Transition Practices Credits: 3
- EDS 636 - Diagnostic and Interpretative Procedures Credits: 3
- EDS 637 - Explicit Language Instruction Credits: 3
- EDS 638 - Instructional Practices: Learning Disabilities II Credits: 3
- EDS 640 - Diagnostic-Teaching Clinic Credits: 3
- EDS 685 - Practicum/Graduate Field Experience Credits: 3 or 6