495, EDM 310, or 312 or 385. The graduate program in Special Education prepares individuals with or without special education backgrounds to work with exceptional children and youth. Alabama Class A professional certification may select programs of study in the areas of Collaborative Teaching, Early Childhood Special Education, and Gifted and Talented provided they already have certification in any area of education. Certification programs are available in Collaborative Teaching and Gifted Education. Programs Previous admission to a regular admission status.
Courses are to be designated by the student's advisor.
Completion of IDE 510. Successful completion of Departmental Candidacy Examination. Approval of advisor and department chair on the student's Candidacy Application Form. All previously listed requirements of the University and College must be addressed as well. Cut off scores for the NTE, GRE, and MAT tests are available in the departmental office from graduate program coordinators.