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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Special Education & Communication Disorders

College of Education & Human Sciences

Endorsement of Certification

 
The Division of Special Education offers two graduate level options related to endorsement:
Masters Degree and Endorsement in Severe Disabilities  Individuals may pursue a combination Masters Degree and Endorsement in Severe Disabilities. For more information, see Masters Degree in  Special Education with emphasis in Severe Disabilities.

 Endorsement only in Severe Disabilities Individuals may choose to pursue an endorsement to teach in the area of severe disabilities without pursuing a Masters Degree.

Prerequisites

Candidate must hold a Nebraska Mild/Moderate Teaching Endorsement in Special Education (or equivalent) to enter the program.

SPED 400/800 (3 cr) Characteristics of Exceptional Persons (or equivalent)
SPED 802 (3 cr) Assessment Techniques for Diverse Learners (or equivalent)
SPED 803 (2 cr) Behavior Management (or equivalent)
SPED 804 (3 cr) Instructional Methods for Students with Diverse Needs (or equivalent)

Required Courses

Course #

Title & Description

Credit Hours
SPED 480/880 Educating Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
3
SPED 809 Autism (ASDs): Effective Assessment and Intervention
3
SPED 810 Autism (ASDs): Methods and Program Planning
2
SPED 881 Methods for Students with Intellectual and Severe Disabilities
3
SPED 882 Specialized Instruction for Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities
3
SPED 980 Assessment of Students with Severe, Sensory, and Developmental Disabilities
2
SPED 981 Functional Assessment & Behavioral Support for Students with Severe and Deveopmental Disabilities
2
SPED 896P Field Experience: Severe (concurrently w/ 810, 882, 980 or 981)
2
SPED 897P Student Teaching : SMH/ASD, P-6 & 7-12
3
 
Program Total
23

 

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