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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: ______________________
Daytime Phone: _____________________ Advisor: _____________________ Option: __________________
Email:_________________Expected Graduation Term:____________ GPA: ______
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: _______________________________
ATU Course: __________________________________ for ATU Course: _______________________________
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
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Term Term
Special Education B-K Licensure Option Courses (15 hours): Grade Completed Anticipated
SPED 5003 Characteristics Children with Exceptional Learning Needs
SPED 5013 Assessment of Children with Exceptional Learning Needs
SPED 5033 Working with Families of Children with Exceptional Learning Needs
SPED 5073 Planning Instruction in an Early Childhood Setting
SPED 5083 Supervised Practicum, B-K
Term Term
Special Education Resource, K-6, 7-12 Endorsement Courses (12 hours): Grade Completed Anticipated
SPED 5003 Characteristics Children with Exceptional Learning Needs
SPED 5023 Planning Instruction for Children with Exceptional Learning Needs,
Grades K-6
SPED 5053 Planning Instruction for Children with Exceptional Learning Needs,
Grades 7-12
SPED 5063 Supervised Practicum, Grades K-12
Term Term
Dyslexia Therapist Courses (15 hours)*: Grade Completed Anticipated
DYS 5003 Dyslexia and Other Learning Disorders
DYS 5013 Foundation of Language and Literacy Development
DYS 5023 Interpreting & Administration of Assessment for Planning Instructions
DYS 5033 Professional Learning and Leadership
DYS 5043 Structured Language Teaching
*These courses are required to meet the Dyslexia Therapist, Grades K-12 Licensure Endorsement in Arkansas.
This student has completed twelve graduate hours, and is hereby recommended for admission to candidacy for
the above Master’s Degree. Upon successful completion of all program requirements, the degree will be
awarded.
Student: ________________________________________________________________ Date: __________________
Advisor: ________________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Program Director: ________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Department Head: _______________________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Dean of Graduate College: _________________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Revised November 2, 2018