This program builds on the Elementary program described above, adding the background and practical training to work with children who might be described as having a mild learning disability, an Attention Deficit Disorder, or a mild behavioral disability. Autumn quarter is devoted to a series of special education courses and continuing field experience. In Winter Quarter students join the Elementary TEP cohort for two quarters of general education, and then continue in Summer Quarter pursuing special education coursework. They return to the TEP cohort in Autumn and Winter, adding practicum and coursework in special education during the spring quarter, and graduating with their TEP cohort at the end of the second year. The application deadline is March 1st annually.
Coursework is in integrated blocks, and field experiences are in varied settings.
We plan to significantly increase the number of students admitted to this program in 2000. Applicants should know in which subjects they prefer to student teach. School assignments in more than one broad area may be available in some situations. Discuss this with an adviser. More than one teaching field is advisable to increase admission probability and employment possibilities.