The multicategorical special education program prepares candidates to pursue positions as P-12 special education teachers, special education coordinators, and/or private practitioners. Completion of the degree leads to the Illinois Type 10 LBS-1 teaching certificate. Candidates who do not hold an initial teaching certificate must meet all program requirements for completion of the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards before completing the multicategorical special education program. The course sequence leading to a master of arts in education from Saint Xavier University is listed below. This program is available in the cohort model at the Orland Park and Chicago campuses. For answers to commonly asked questions, please visit our multicategorical special education program FAQ page.
For more information, also take a look at the additional program requirements (PDF, 39 KB).
| EDUG 470 | Profession of Teaching | |
| EDUG 589 | Foundations of Special Education | (3) |
| EDUG 590 | Characteristics of Students with Disabilities | (3) |
| EDUG 591 | Adaptations and Accommodations for Students with Disabilities | (3) |
| EDUG 592 | Diagnostic Assessment for Educational Decision-Making | (3) |
| EDUG 593 | Language Disorders and Instruction in Diverse Classrooms | (3) |
| EDUG 594 | Methods of Teaching Students with Disabilities | (6) |
| EDUG 513 | Educational Research Design and Development | (3) |
| EDUG 558 or EDUG 559 |
Student Teaching: Students with Disabilities or Practicum: Students with Disabilities |
(6) (6) |
Candidates must successfully complete one of the following sequence of courses to earn the master of arts degree in education:
| EDUG 515 | Curriculum Development for Special Educators |
| EDUG 516 or EDUG 524 |
Curriculum Evaluation and Collaborative Assessment for Special Educators or Behavior Management |
| EDUG 525 | Individualized Positive Behavior Support Plans |
Thirty-seven credit hours plus necessary credits to fulfill program requirements.
The multicultural special education programs requires candidates to take methods courses in reading and mathematics, a course in educational psychology and required general education courses for certification. These requirements are prerequisite for program completion.
Graduate students files will be reviewed upon admission to the program. Teacher candidates might be required to take additional general education and program requirement courses (a course in educational psychology and two methods courses in reading and mathematics). Courses already completed from accredited post-secondary institutions can be used to meet general education requirements. Credit from CLEP examinations can also be used when appropriate.
All coursework must be completed within five years of admission. A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 must be maintained; a grade of "D" is not acceptable toward satisfying degree or certification requirements. Not more than 6 hours of appropriate graduate credit, taken prior to being admitted to Saint Xavier University and taken within the past five years, may be transferred from another institution.
Individuals who are interested in pursuing a specialized program to fulfill requirements as outlined in their professional development plan may apply to the graduate program in multicategorical special education.
Upon admission, an appropriate plan of study will be developed for them that will address their needs.
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