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Arkansas Tech University Graduate College: Admission to Candidacy (2019-2020)
Master of Education – Special Education K-12
BEFORE completing this candidacy form, you must complete the Admission to Candidacy Survey
T#___________________ Last Name: _________________________ First Name: ______________________
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I request permission to transfer the following from another institution (official transcript included):
Course: ____________________ Institution: _________________for ATU Course: ______________________
Course: ____________________ Institution: _________________for ATU Course: ______________________
Course: ____________________ Institution: _________________for ATU Course: ______________________
I request to substitute the following ATU courses (provide course prefix, number and title):
ATU Course: __________________________________ for ATU Course: _______________________________
ATU Course: __________________________________ for ATU Course: _______________________________
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Program of courses to be completed (36 hours)
Term Term
Special Education Required Courses (15 hours): Grade Completed Anticipated
EDFD 6003 Educational Research
EDFD 6313 Principles of Curriculum Development
EDFD 6503 Classroom Behavioral Management
EDFD 6993 Project in Educational Research
ELED 6343 Literacy Assessment and Intervention
Term Term
Special Education K-12 Licensure Option Courses (21 hours): Grade Completed Anticipated
EDFD 6053 The At-Risk Child in the School Environment
SPED 5003 Characteristics Children with Exceptional Learning Needs
SPED 5013 Assessment of Children with Exceptional Learning Needs
SPED 5023 Planning Instruction for Children with Exceptional Learning Needs,
Grades K-6
SPED 5033 Working with Families of Children with Exceptional Learning Needs
SPED 5053 Planning Instruction for Children with Exceptional Learning Needs,
Grades 7-12
SPED 5063 Supervised Practicum, Grades K-12