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SPECIAL EDUCATION PRACTICUM: EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ELEMENTARY

RP&SE 475
Course Description

Supervised practicum teaching in an approved placement with a qualified cooperating teacher serving students with disabilities birth through grade 9.

Prerequisties

Declared in Special Education BS, Elementary Education BS, Elementary Education and Special Education BS, or Special Education: Teacher Certification MS

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

1 to 9

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
3.93

-1.13% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
86.67%

-10.5% from Historical

Class Size
15

66.01% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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