EDSP 499 Practicum in Severe Disabilities - 1-3 credits

Prerequisite(s): EDSP 200 Q*
This course is a supervised field experience requiring six to ten full school days in a public school classroom that serves students with significant intellectual and multiple disabilities. In this field experience, teacher candidates pursuing the add-on license in severe disabilities make programmatic decisions and design instructional plans for students with significant intellectual and multiple disabilities under the supervision of a licensed special education teacher. Further, teacher candidates pursuing the add-on license in severe disabilities implement evidence-based practices and deliver instructional content that meets individual needs and grade-level academic standards for students with significant intellectual and multiple disabilities. This course is repeatable for up to 3 credits in varying field placement settings.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring