Special Education / Master of Arts
Program: MA-SPED-3
Candidates who complete the program are eligible to earn their Professional Educator License with the Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBSI) endorsement.
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) grants professional educator licenses in the State of Illinois. All teacher candidates who successfully complete an approved teacher education program at Lewis University, pass appropriate licensure exams, and meet current ISBE requirements will be recommended for licensure. This does not lead to licensure in other states. Teacher candidates are responsible for checking the requirements of the state in question.
Note: ISBE requirements are subject to change. Please contact your advisor for the most up to date licensure information.
Degree Offered: Master of Arts
Total Credit Hours: 42 + Comprehensive Examination
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| SPED 51300 | Development and Characteristics of Learners | 3 |
| SPED 51400 | Assessment for Learning | 3 |
| SPED 51600 | Learning Theories and Schooling | 3 |
| SPED 55700 | Exceptional Learners in Inclusive Communities | 3 |
| SPED 53000 | Field Experience 1: Special Education | 1 |
| SPED 53200 | Methods of Teaching in Middle and Secondary Content Areas | 3 |
| SPED 53400 | Transitions and Students with High Support Needs | 3 |
| SPED 54000 | Field Experience 2: Special Education | 1 |
| SPED 54500 | Field Experience 3: Special Education | 1 |
| SPED 56100 | Early Reading and Writing Foundations | 3 |
| SPED 56400 | Partnerships for Inclusive Education | 1 |
| SPED 57100 | Content Area Reading Strategies for Adolescent Learners | 3 |
| SPED 58200 | Clinical Practice Internship & Seminar: Special Education | 5 |
| or SPED 58400 | Clinical Practice and Seminar: Special Education | |
| SPED 58500 | Instructional Planning and Performance Based Assessment | 3 |
| TLDE 50400 | Integrating Educational and Assistive Technology into the Classroom | 3 |
| RDLT 57500 | Practical Research for Learning Communities | 3 |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
Comprehensive Examination Required