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Graduate Programs of Study
Special Education (LBS1)
Special Education (LBS1) Certificate Requirements
Under the state rules for certification and assignment of educational staff, holders of an Illinois certificate (Type 03, 04, 09, or 10) may earn subsequent certificates through completion of either a full or "focused" certification program offered by an institution of higher education that has been approved to offer that program and passage of all relevant state tests.
Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (up to $17,500 for special education teachers)
This Special Education certification-only program prepares teachers to work with students ranging in age from 5 -21 who have high- or low- incidence disabilities, in both elementary and secondary settings. It requires a focused set of courses that leads to an LBS1 endorsement on a Type 10 certificate. In addition to the courses below, students must pass all relevant state tests.
Prerequisites: Because special education teachers are expected to teach varied subject matter from grades K through 12 and help students meet Illinois learning standards in all subjects, applicants must have a solid foundation in the General Education areas of literature, mathematics, science, and social science. Based on a pre-admission review of college transcripts, those who lack foundational content knowledge in one or more subject areas will be required to take additional college-level coursework in the relevant area(s) while completing the special education program. These courses are in addition to the required special education courses described below.
Course requirements:
LSI 442 Survey & Characteristics of the Exceptional Learner
LSI 443 Psychological Tests and Methods of Assessment
LSI 458 Teaching Students with High Incidence Disabilities I
LSI 467 Teaching Students with High Incidence Disabilities II
LSI 468 Teaching Students with Low Incidence Disabilities I
LSI 469 Teaching Students with Low Incidence Disabilities II
LSI 462 Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities I: Accessing the General Curriculum
LSI 457 Seminar and Research in Special Education
Practicum requirements:
LSI 552 Practicum Experience with High Incidence Disabilities
LSI 553 Practicum Experience with Low Incidence Disabilities
NOTE: Practicums are offered in the summer (only) so they do not conflict with teaching responsibilities during the school year..
Special Education (LBS1) Endorsement or Approval
Holders of Type 03, 09, or 10 certificates may add a special education endorsement to their existing Illinois certificate. In addition to the coursework below, an endorsement requires passing the Illinois LBS1 state test. An approval does not require passing the state test, and is valid only for 3 years while completing a certification program.
Course requirements:
LSI 442 Survey & Characteristics of the Exceptional Learner
LSI 443 Psychological Tests and Methods of Assessment
LSI 458 Teaching Students with High Incidence Disabilities I
LSI 467 Teaching Students with High Incidence Disabilities II
LSI 468 Teaching Students with Low Incidence Disabilities I
LSI 469 Teaching Students with Low Incidence Disabilities II
Teachers who wish additional professional development in special education but intend to continue teaching in a general education setting will find that these courses for the endorsement are excellent preparation. Those who want to become special educators are very strongly encouraged to earn the LBS1 certificate (above).
Admission Requirements for Certification and Endorsement Programs
- A completed School of Education graduate application
- A bachelor's degree conferred by an accredited institution.
- A previous grade point average of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale.
- Illinois teaching certificate
- One year of successful teaching experience.
- Two letters of recommendation from professors or supervisors.
- One official transcript from each college or university attended.
- Resume
- Interview with program advisor upon request.
- Evidence of adequate background for the program.
For More Information
Please direct questions to edgradadmissions@depaul.edu
or call (773) 325-4405.
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