This program leads to certification in Kentucky for areas of Functionally Mentally Disabled, Mental Retardation, Multiple Impairments, and other health impaired at all grade levels from preschool through high school.  In order to be accepted into the program, applicants must be employed in the LBD classroom on a temporary provisional certificate.  Full0tiime course work is required to complete the program.  The program leads to certification for LBD only.  Individuals completing this program would not be certified to teach in a typical classroom (Elementary, Middle or Secondary) unless they completed an additional certification program.

Admission Requirements

1.      Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

2.      Grade of “C” or better in written communication, or score of 3.5 or higher on GRE Analytical Writing section of the general test.

3.      Grade of “C” or better in oral communication

4.      Admission to Teacher Education

5.      Admission to Graduate school

6.      Employed as a teacher in a MSD classroom

Student Characteristics (6 hours)

EDSP   540   Introduction to Exceptional Children                                                              3

EDSP   634   Characteristics and Needs of Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities  3

Pedagogy (30 hours)

EDSP   609   MSD Curriculum and Methods I                                                                        3

EDSP   611   MSD Curriculum and Methods II                                                                       3

EDSP   617   Curriculum Methods and Assessment: Student Teaching                                 3

EDSP   644   Applied Behavior Analysis                                                                                 3

EDSP   520   Assessment of exceptional Learners                                                                3

Mid-Point Assessment: Satisfactory dispositions assessment; grade no lower than B- in all coursework; satisfactory mid-point portfolio; positive recommendation from the Special Education Program Committee.

EDAP   594   Educational Management of Health, Physical and multiple Disabilities               3

EDSP   614   Transition Programs and Services for Children and Youth with Disabilities        3

EDSP   646   Augmentative Communication                                                                            3

EDSP   670   Autism: Introduction and Understanding                                                            3

Research (3 hours)

EDSP   639   Research Analysis in Special Education (Must be taken in last 6 hours)              3

Elective: Choose from one of the following courses. (3 hours)

EDSP   537   Language Learning for Exceptional Children                                                      3

EDSP   619   Orientation & Mobility/Daily Living Skills for Teachers                                         3

EDSP   627   Applications of Assistive Technology                                                                   3

EDSP   671   Autism: Strategies and Techniques                                                                    3

Minimum total hours:                                                                                                            39

Exit Requirements for Certification and/or Degree

1.      Successful completion of portfolio.

2.      Complete all coursework with grade of “B” or better.

3.      Pass appropriate PRAXIS examinations for certification.

Peter Alter

Debra Bauder

Monica Delano

Lisa Kemmerer

Terry Scott

Thomas Simmons