Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2024 through summer 2025. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
This is a non-licensure degree and is not a state-approved program. Completion of this degree will not lead to the eligibility of a VA state teaching license or a teaching license or certificate in any other state. If you would like to be eligible for a VA state teaching license or work through reciprocity guidelines to be eligible for a license or certificate in another state, you must complete one of our state-approved programs. Refer to www.liberty.edu/advisingguide
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Education Core Courses | ||
| EDUC 604 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 630 | Technology Practices for Instructional Improvement | 3 |
| EDUC 671 | Curriculum Evaluation | 3 |
| EDUC 673 | Curriculum and Methods for Effective Instruction | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| EDUC 547 | The Differentiated Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 624 | Instructional Methods for Behavior and Learning | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Cognate | ||
| Choose 15 credit hours of any 500-600 level EDUC courses 1 | ||
| Total Hours | 0 | |
Choose any 500-600 level EDUC or EDSP course except those with program restrictions. EDUC 530 ( c.h.) , EDUC 554 ( c.h.) , EDSP 521 Foundations of Exceptionality (3 c.h.) , EDSP 524 Collaborating for Successful Inclusive Classrooms (3 c.h.) , and EDSP 525 Transition and Assessment for Exceptional Learners (3 c.h.) should be taken as electives for those seeking the Special Education General Curriculum Add On endorsement; EDSP 521 Foundations of Exceptionality (3 c.h.) , EDSP 522 Special Education and Disability Law (3 c.h.) , EDSP 525 Transition and Assessment for Exceptional Learners (3 c.h.) , and EDSP 529 Employment, Community, and Independent Living (3 c.h.) should be taken as electives for those seeking the CTE: Transition & Special Needs Add On endorsement. EDSP 688 Initial Licensure Practicum in Special Education II (0 c.h.) (0 credit, 45 hour practicum) is also a required course for either add-on endorsement.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Courses | ||
| EDUC 518 | Educational Research and Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 696 | Current Issues in Education Capstone | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Gate Courses | ||
| EDGT 674 | School of Education Gate 1 – Graduate Non-Licensure | 0 |
| EDGT 678 | School of Education Gate 2 –Graduate Non-Licensure | 0 |
| EDGT 680 | School of Education Gate 3 – Non-Licensure | 0 |
| Total Hours | 0 | |
Note
All applicable prerequisites must be met
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| EDUC 518 | Educational Research and Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 547 | ||
Choose any 500-600 level EDUC or EDSP course except those with program restrictions. EDLC 530, EDLC 554, EDSP 521, EDSP 524, and EDSP 525 should be taken as electives for those seeking the Special Education General Curriculum Add On endorsement; EDSP 521, EDSP 522, EDSP 525, and EDSP 529 should be taken as electives for those seeking the CTE: Transition & Special Needs Add On endorsement. EDSP 688 (0 credit, 45 hour practicum) is also a required course for either add-on endorsement.
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