ELEMENTARY and SPECIAL EDUCATION

Dr. Connie Jones, Chair

223 Jones Hall

615-898-2680
http://eledsped.web.mtsu.edu

Special Education

     Modified, Licensure in Grades K-12

     Comprehensive, Licensure in Grades K-12

Courses in the Department of Elementary and Special Education are designed to meet the professional needs of students preparing to teach at the elementary level and to improve the teaching competencies of those presently employed as teachers.  Programs in the department lead to the Bachelor of Science with majors in Interdisciplinary Studies or Special Education.  Students majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies must select a teaching level of grades K-6, 5-8, or 4-8.  (The 5-8 emphasis will no longer be available after August 2007.  Special Education majors may choose between modified Program, K-12 (for individuals with mild/moderate disabilities), or Comprehensive Program, K-12 (for individuals with severe/profound disabilities).  A minor in Special Education is also available.  Students interested in Early childhood Education (Pre-K-4) should see that section under Department of Human Sciences.  Students who wish to major in Interdisciplinary Studies but not pursue licensure are required to check with the Department of Elementary and Special Education in Jones hall 223 to develop an appropriate course of study.  Students should consult with their assigned advisors before each registration.

Major in Interdisciplinary Studies

the major in Interdisciplinary Studies is designed to prepare teachers for elementary schools.  It requires the following General Education, major, professional education, and enhanced student teaching courses. (See Undergraduate Catalog, 2005-2007, pages 203-207)

 
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