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Frequently Asked Questions

Multicategorical Special Education

Who is eligible to apply to the program?

Any individual with a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

What if I am a certified teacher?

If you are a certified teacher you might not have to take all the program requirements (you will be notified upon admission to the School of Education). You also will complete a practicum instead of student teaching.

Where do I do my practicum?

At the STAR Learning Academy or at a school of your choice but agreed by your advisor.

What is a cohort?

At the School of Education a cohort group is a group of graduate students who take a sequence of courses leading to a degree together.

Where do I do my Field Experiences?

At a site designated by the School of Education. If you work at a school, you might use your school for a portion of your field experiences.

What if I leave my cohort and later decide to rejoin?

If you leave your cohort due to unforeseeable circumstances and inform your advisor, you may rejoin your cohort or join another cohort when the sequence of courses allow for you to join. You might have to pay a new rate of tuition if you have to join a different group.

How do I apply for the Type 10 certificate?

Once you are done with the required coursework and have passed the state test(s), you contact the Office of Teacher Education (kinsella@sxu.edu or 773-298-3971) and they will forward the application form to you so that you can complete them on line and you are referred for entitlement (certification).

How many state tests should I take before applying for my certificate?

• Illinois Test of Basic Skills (#096) for full admission to the program.
• General Curriculum for Special Education (# 163), to be passed prior to EDUG 594.
• Content Area Test, LBS I (#155), to be passed prior to student teaching or practicum.
• APT Test for K-12 (# 104), to be passed during student teaching.

What if I do not pass the 163 test?

The Special Education Faculty will develop a remediation plan that might include coursework. You must pass the test prior to the beginning of EDUG 594.

What is the cost of each course?

Cohort students pay less $100 less tuition per credit than the advertised university tuition. The cost does not change throughout the program, if they stay with the same cohort.

How do I sign up for the state tests?

You can apply online at www.icts.nesinc.com.