Curriculum Summary Sheet
Multi-categorical Special Education for Non-Education Majors
Name of Institution …………………….......………………..Fairmont State University
Curriculum ……………...……..Graduate Multi-categorical Special Education Only
Grade Levels ……………………………………………………………..........……(5-Adult)
Preprofessional Skills Test (PPST) is required before admittance to program.
PRAXIS Content Specialization Test Requirements:
0524 Principles of Learning and Teaching (grades 7-12)
0353 Education of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge
0542 Education of Exceptional Students: Mild to Moderate Disabilities
For more information concerning West Virginia state requirements visit the websit at www.ets.org
Courses, Numbers, Titles, and Credit Hours
Course# Name Credit Hours
EDUC 6300 American Schools 3
EDUC 6302 Advanced Studies in Human Development 3
EDUC 6303 Advanced Studies in Educational Psychology 3
SPED 5323 Math Strategies for Exceptional Learners 3
SPED 6320 Students with Special Learning Problems 3
SPED 6321 Students with Special Behavior Problems 3
SPED 6322 Evaluation in Special Education 3
SPED 6323 Behavioral Support for Special Students 3
SPED 6324 Instructional Techniques in Special Education 3
READ 6310 Teaching Reading to Special and At-Risk Learners 3
READ 6315 Teaching Content in Reading Literacy 3
SPED 6390 Special Education Practicum 3
Total Hours required for Certification ……………………………...36 hours
Additional Requirements for Master’s Degree:
EDUC 6301 Research in Education 3
EDUC 6305 Advanced Educational Technology & Media 3
EDUC 6395 Demonstration Project in Education 3
Pre-Approved Electives 3
Total Hours required for Certification and Masters Degree………...48 hours
