Special Education Concentration
The concentration in Special Education leads to the ECE Special Education Approval and the Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBSI) endorsement on the Professional Educator Licensure through the Illinois State Board of Education.
Program Details
- Requires 15 QH for completion
- Requires a minimum grade of “C” for each course in the concentration
- Allows transfer of all courses in the concentration as long as the transfer course covers specific content addressed in the concentration course
Required Courses
Special Education Concentration 15 QH
| SPE 455 | Instructional Strategies and Supports for Students with Disabilities | 5 |
| SPE 460 | Assessment Practices in Special Education | 5 |
| SPE 465 | Classroom Behavioral Supports | 5 |
Note: Students seeking a Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) endorsement should take all courses in the concentration to fulfill the endorsement requirements.