This degree is for classroom teachers who hold elementary, secondary or special education certification and wish to gain further expertise and/or become certified to teach exceptional children. Additional training in aspects of regular education that are important to teaching students with exceptionalities is a part of the program. The internship has two options: one option for educators currently teaching in the classroom for exceptional children; and one option for others not currently teaching exceptional children.
The program focuses on research, its application, and design and implementation of instructional methods for children with exceptionalities. Each student will be expected to identify a specific topic of interest, conduct action research, and share the findings with other educators.
The program is offered in a cohort design which promotes collegiality and camaraderie among students. It allows students to focus on relevant educational topics and skills. The cohort provides a learner-centered environment for the students.
ED 518 Action Research for Educators (3)
ED 531 Statistical Applications for Educators (2)
ED 532 Instructional Models (3)
ED 534 Intensive Behavioral Interventions (3)
ED 540 Research, Theory, and Intervention of Reading Difficulties (3)
ED 548 Methods and Adaptation for Exceptional Learners (3)
ED 549 IEP's and Transition (3)
ED 562 Technology in Education (3)
ED 564 Values in Education (2)
ED 573 Technology: Exceptional Child (3)
ED 576 Special Education Law (3)
ED 586 Assessment and Collaboration (3)
ED 598c Seminar: Action Research (1)
Total Credits 35
ED 596 IV (FOR CERTIFICATION ONLY)
Internship in Teaching the Exceptional Child (8)
Total Credits 43
The Education Department at Northwest Nazarene University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), 2010 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036; phone (202) 466-7496. This accreditation covers initial teacher preparation programs and advanced educator preparation programs. NCATE is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to accredit programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional school personnel.
Northwest Nazarene University has maintained continuous accreditation through the National Council of Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since 1967. The last NCATE visit was hosted Spring 2006. Continuing Accreditation was granted through Spring 2013.
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