Minors

Adaptive Education License

PI 3.38

  1. ADAPTIVE EDUCATION - 859.
    1. A regular license in adaptive education - 859 may be issued to an applicant who holds a regular license to teach based upon completion of an approved program, including a concentration in adaptive education, which includes course work in all of the following:
      1. Psychology and nature of the exceptional child.
      2. Modification of content, instructional strategies and learning environment for children with exceptional educational needs and other children with special needs in the regular education setting.
      3. Practicum in adaptive education in the area of licensure.

For students in the College of Education and Professional Studies seeking licensure in other areas of education: Course plan (.pdf)

Non-Teaching Minor

Designed for students with or without education majors. Does not result in licensure to teach special education.

For students outside the College of Education: Course Plan (.pdf)

  • 24 credits with emphasis in area of disability
  • Requires core courses in special education and two field experiences
  • See Dr. Maureen Griffin, Dr. Amy Griffith or Dr. Jessica Hagaman to develop a program plan for the minor

Coordinators:
Dr. Amy Griffith (Email: griffita@uww.edu)
Dr. Jessica Hagaman (Email: hagamanj@uww.edu)
Secondary Contact: Diana Rogers-Adkinson (Email: rogersad@uww.edu)