UWM Undergraduate Catalog 2009-10 School of Education Exceptional Education

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The Department of Exceptional Education offers an array of programs that prepare teachers in the fields of special education, interpreter training, and American Sign Language. Students interested in these programs should contact the department advising office, Enderis 610, or visit www.exed.soe.uwm.edu for more detailed information.

Special Education Teacher Certification Programs

The Department of Exceptional Education offers teacher certification programs in the following areas:

• Early Childhood Special Education (approximate ages of birth through 8).
• Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence (approximate ages of 6 through 12 or 13). Cross-categorical Special Education with a concentration in one of the following: Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities; Cognitive Disabilities; or Learning Disabilities.
• Early Adolescence-Adolescence (approximate ages of 10 through 21). Cross-categorical Special Education with a concentration in one of the following: Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities, Cognitive Disabilities, or Learning Disabilities.
• Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing (Early Childhood through Adolescence level); with certification in Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence Learning Disabilities for those who are enrolled in the full, two-year program.

These programs are offered at the post-baccalaureate level and may be combined with a master’s degree in Exceptional Education. Also, undergraduates interested in special education can enroll in a “Fifth Year” Dual Certification Program which requires successfully completing a regular education Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence Program in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and continuing for a fifth year option (outlined under the MCEA program below).

Early Childhood Special Education (birth to age 8)

Year One

Year Two

Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence (teaching students across disability areas including cognitive disabilities, emotional disabilities and learning disabilities, in elementary and middle school settings)

Year One

Year Two

Learning & Development: An additional 3-credit course, Ed Psy 640 or Ed Psy 330, Learning & Development, is required for those with limited background knowledge in this area. This course must be taken before or during Summer I.

Fifth-Year Option for Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence

Undergraduates interested in becoming a special educator begin by seeking admission to the Collaborative Teacher Education Program for Urban Communities in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Upon successful completion of the general education Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence level program, students are automatically admitted to the fifth-year special education option. Successful completion of the fifth-year option results in "dual certification" as a regular and special educator. The course requirements for the fifth-year option in Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence are outlined below.

The fifth-year option for Early Childhood Special Education is available by contacting the Department of Exceptional Education.

Early Adolescence-Adolescence (teaching students across disability areas in middle or high school settings)

Year One

Year Two

Learning & Development: An additional 3-credit course, Ed Psy 640 or Ed Psy 330, Learning & Development, is required for those with limited background knowledge in this area. This course must be taken before or during Summer I.

Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (teaching in early childhood, elementary, middle and high school settings)

Year One

Year Two

Learning & Development:  An additional 3-credit course, Ed Psy 640 or Ed Psy 330, Learning & Development, is required for those with limited background knowledge in this area. This course must be taken before or during Summer I.

Undergraduate Programs in Exceptional Education

The Department of Exceptional Education offers programs in Interpreter Training, American Sign Language Studies (major and minor), and Early Adolescence-Adolescence (ages 10-21).

NOTE: Additionally, American Sign Language I-VI courses, in the Department of Exceptional Education, satisfy University foreign language requirements. For all programs that require American Sign Language, students with previous experience with American Sign Language can take the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) to determine appropriate placement level. If a B or better is received on the ASLPI, credit will be received for courses up through ASL 4. The ASLPI takes approximately 1 hour and costs $100.00. Please contact 414-229-4663 for more information.

Interpreter Training Program

The Interpreter Training Program (ITP) may be completed as an undergraduate degree or as a post-baccalaureate certification. Graduates of the program are prepared to work in a variety of settings as interpreters with children, youth, and adults who are deaf and hard-of-hearing.

Students who seek application to the ITP as undergraduates must meet the following admissions requirements:
• 58 credits complete;
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5;
• Score of 4 or higher on the English Proficiency Exam, or English 102 with a C or better;
• Score of 30 or higher on the Math Placement Test, or Math 105, 106, 175, or equivalent with a C or better;
• Communication Proficiency, COMM 103, with a C or better;.
• ExcEduc 300, Exceptional Individual, with a C or better;
• ExcEduc 348, Introduction to the Profession of Interpreting, with a C or better;
• Sign Language proficiency by completing ASL IV with a C or better, or equivalent. (Equivalency determined by taking an American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI).
• Completion of Screening Interview which occurs after application is submitted.

Students applying for the post baccalaureate program should contact the Department of Exceptional Education for specific admission requirements at 414-229-4663.

NON-SEQUENCED REQUIREMENTS

Professional Course Sequence

Year One

Year Two

EXIT/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Pass the written exam for The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf National Interpreter Certification (RID, NIC) and/or the Educational Interpreter Proficiency Assessment (EIPA) exam.

Pass the performance exam for Wisconsin Interpreter and Transliteration Assessment (WITA) with 2/2 or higher, and/or The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf-National Certification (NIC), and/or Educational Interpreter Proficiency Assessment (EIPA) with a 3.0 or higher.

American Sign Language (ASL) Studies Major

The American Sign Language Studies Major program incorporates all of the cultural and linguistic components of American Sign Language. Several objectives will be covered during the program, such as Deaf culture, Deaf folklore and Deaf literature, and the relationship between the signing community and the non-signing community. This program also covers linguistic components with several course offerings in ASL as well as specialized skill areas of ASL such as a focus in grammatical structure and an overview of linguistic components of ASL.

ASL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• Score a 4 or higher on the English Proficiency Exam, or ENGLISH 102 with a C or better.
• Score a 30 or higher on the Math Placement Test, or MATH 105, 106, 175, or equivalent with a C or better.
• Communication Proficiency, COMMUN 101 or COMMUN 103, with a C or better.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• Students must have a minimum grade of C or better in all professional coursework.
• Completion of ASL GER requirements.
• At least 30 program credits must be earned in residence at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, following admission to the program.
• Completion of a minimum 128 degree credits.

ASL MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Education Electives: Choose one of the following:

American Sign Language (ASL) Studies Minor

The American Sign Language (ASL) Studies Minor program addresses the needs of students who are already pursuing a major in another area of study but want to supplement their studies with knowledge and skill in ASL. This will allow students to be able to communicate with Deaf persons they may meet in their professions. Students must have a minimum grade of C or better in all ASL minor coursework.

ASL Minor Course Requirements

Early Adolescence through Adolescence Special Education

The Early Adolescence through Adolescence Special Education major is a cross-categorical program that prepares teachers to work with students with a range of disabilities, from ages 10-21, in middle and high school settings.
Students who seek application to the EAA undergraduate program must meet the following admission requirements:
• Complete a minimum of 45 credits at the time of application (must complete 57 by the time of program commencements;
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5;
• Score of 30 or higher on the Math Placement Test or Math 105, 106, 175, or equivalent with a C or better;
• Achieve a placement level 4 or higher on the English Placement Test, or complete ENGLISH 102 or an equivalent with a “C” or better;
• Completion of EXCEDUC 300, the Exceptional Individual (or equivalent) with a C or better;
• Completion of CURRINS 100, Introduction to Teaching with a C or better;
• Complete the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PRAXIS I) with a passing scores in Reading, Writing, and Math. (Reading 175/322; Writing 174/320; Math 173/318);
• Completed Program Application Packet; and
• Interview.

Professional Program - 56 credits

Students may enter the professional courses only after formal admission to the School of Education. The professional program consists of four semesters plus one summer of courses, including fieldwork/student teaching.

Year One

Year Two

Praxis II Requirement: All students are required to successfully complete the Praxis II examination prior to their final student teaching semester (Spring II).

Courses

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