The sequence of courses is to be planned in advance and have the written approval of the head of the department of Special Education. Students who are awarded a bachelor's degree in speech and language impaired at Eastern Michigan University will compete with other applicants for admission into the graduate degree program. The minor must be in a teaching subject appropriate to and approved for the level of teaching certificate for which the student is qualifying. Elementary certificate candidates may complete an approved planned program in lieu of a minor when circumstances warrant. Faculty advisers post office hours and other times students may schedule appointments.
Advisers can inform students of special area requirements and procedures.
For example, students in the speech and language impaired and the hearing impaired program areas must have permission from their advisers prior to registration. However, students may indicate their intention to major in special education upon entrance to the University. Formal application for admission to any of the special education programs of study will be considered only when supported by a letter of recommendation from a faculty member in the department of Special Education and following acceptance into the teacher education program. Program area faculty will determine admission. Successful completion of the state-mandated basic skills test.