Requirements
- 42 hours of documented experience with children or youth who have special needs β ideally those who are identified with learning disabilities
- One-on-one experiences with children with special needs (tutoring or babysitting) can be used for up to 21 of the required hours
- Remaining hours should come from experiences in a group setting under the supervision of an experienced teacher or supervisor
- Hours may be from previous experiences within two years (from high school, preschool or school based settings) of the application to Special Education program
- Submission of Student Reaction Form and Supervisor Reaction Form by the first week of the spring semester
Purpose
- To help students explore the opportunity of working with students with special learning needs and what the role of a special education teacher and/or consultant might look like out in the field of education
- To provide students with a foundation for acquiring the knowledge and skills needed prior to admission to the special education program
Suggestions for finding experience
- MSU Center for Service-Learning and Civic Engagement
- Special Education Faculty
- Lisa Plascencia, Special Education Internship Coordinator
- School districts β Special Education Director, Special Ed. Teachers, or Special Ed. Teacher Consultants
- Public or private agencies that provide services for special needs children
- Summer camp programs for children with special needs
- Parents of children with special needs
Due Dates
- For those applying during the fall semester forms are due by the first week of spring semester
- Transfer students seeking direct admission to Special Education must submit forms at the time they matriculate at MSU