EDU 785 - Practicum and Seminar for Special Education Administrator

Credits: 6

This practicum includes a monthly leadership modules plus an on-site practicum experience culminating in a total of 500 clock hours under the direct supervision of a special education administrator who holds a Massachusetts license in the area and/or level being sought. Students should complete 200 hours toward the practicum through the following courses: EDU 701 (50 hours), EDU 702 (50 hours), and EDU 740 (100 hours). These hours are in addition to the 75 pre-practicum hours completed during other courses in the program. The graduate student works in a school setting performing the kinds of responsibilities and duties of a special education administrator. The practicum can be arranged as either full-time or part-time. Students must discuss proposed arrangements with their advisor early in the program. During the practicum, students meet with their program supervisor for scheduled leadership modules and are visited at their practicum site a minimum of three times with the cooperating administrator for observation and evaluation of performance.