2025-2026 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

SPED 519 Special Education Methods in Content Area Instruction (K-12)

Methods in planning and implementing evidence-based content area instruction in K-12 settings for students with special needs (10 hours of off-campus field experience required). In accordance with CT law, districts may require criminal background and/or DCF child abuse and neglect registry checks to participate in the field experiences in this class. Students are required to follow the background check policies of the district in which they are placed and are responsible for all associated fees. CCSU is not responsible for district policies.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

No credit given for those with credit in SPED 419.

Prerequisite

Admission to the Professional Program in Special Education for students in the Special Education M.S.: For Initial Certification; Admission for students into the graduate program in Special Education M.S.: For Teachers Seeking Cross Endorsement in Special Education; Admission for students into the graduate program in Special Education M.S.: Specialization in Inclusion and Transition, or permission of the department chair. May be taken concurrently with SPED 515, and/or SPED 516.

General Education

Offered

  • Fall and Spring