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Dual Certification (Integrated to Merged) Approach, Grades 1-5

Dual Certification (Integrated to merged) certification (IM) is the initial certification option in the mild/moderate disabilities program. Coursework for IM certification is designed to prepare practitioners who are highly effective in teaching students with mild/moderate disabilities, teaching elementary curriculum, or teaching in a content area (English/language arts, mathematics, science, social studies). Undergraduate students can earn certification in both elementary education and mild/moderate disabilities in grades 1 through 5 while earning a bachelor degree.

Degree Requirements

The description of degree requirements for elementary education and mild/moderate disabilities provides an overview of courses required to complete the degree program.

"Integrated to Merged" Requirements

Field Experience

The elementary education and mild/moderate disabilities program represents a performance-based model of personnel preparation, which includes a number of field experiences associated with the attendant coursework. These experiences culminate in the year-long residency. Information on the field experience requirements of each course may be found in each course's syllabus. For more information, please see the web page for field experience.

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Candidate Assessment Information

The Elementary teacher education program requires candidates to complete a variety of assessments as they progress through the program of study.

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