Supervisor of Special Education
About our Approval Program
Students who wish to obtain full approval as Supervisor of Special Education must possess an earned master's degree, have full approval in at least one area of special education, three years of successful experience in special education, and one year of successful experience as a Supervisor of Special Education in an approved special education program. Additionally, the student must complete or show a record of completion of the state-mandated objectives addressed in the courses listed below.
Courses (13 credits required)
Special Education Core - 7 credits required
TE 535 - Consultation and Integrated Programming in Special Education (3)
TE 541 - Special Education Curriculum and Methods K-12 (4)
Administrative Core - 6 credits required
EDL 554 - Technology Applications for Administrators (3)
EDL 640 - Special Education Administration (3)
Initial questions related to the Special Education Supervisor course of study may be directed to the SVSU College of Education Graduate and Teacher Education Admissions Office at 989-964-4057 (option #3) or the Macomb Regional Education Center at 586-749-0067. Students should make an appointment with a Certification Advisor to review previous coursework taken and to develop an individualized course of study prior to enrolling in their first semester of courses.
Upon admission to the program, faculty advisor, Dr. Robert Shaw, is available to answer questions regarding coursework requirements for this approval program. Students are encouraged to meet with Dr. Shaw prior to the completion of 9 credits. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Shaw, please contact him directly by phone or by email at 989-964-4667 or ras(at)svsu.edu.
- For any person who is employed on a full-time basis, the course load during Fall and Winter semesters is a maximum of six (6) credit hours or two (2) courses.
- Questions related to your teaching certificate should be directed to the Certification Office at 989-964-4179.
| SVSU Regional Education Center 7400 Bay Road University Center, MI 48710 |
Phone: 989.964.4057 Fax: 989.964.4385 |