2025-2026 Office of Teacher Education Services and Clinical Practice

Director of Exceptional Needs

Director of Exceptional Needs is available as Initial License with MA, Post-Baccalaureate Initial License, or Renewal.

Initial License with MA

Required Courses, 30 credits

EDAD 600Introduction to Educational Leadership

3

EDAD 630Human Resource Development

3

EDAD 684Educational Finance and Ethics

3

SPCE 636Research in Special Education

3

SPCE 637Special Education Law

3

SPCE 677Collaborating with Families of Exceptional Children

3

SPCE 694Internship in Special Education Administration

3

6 credits in graduate level SPCE courses

6

Total Credit Hours:30

Post-Baccalaureate Initial License

Required Courses, 21 credits

EDAD 600Introduction to Educational Leadership

3

EDAD 630Human Resource Development

3

EDAD 684Educational Finance and Ethics

3

SPCE 603Collaboration in Special Education

3

SPCE 637Special Education Law

3

SPCE 639Special Education Administration and Organizational Behavior

3

SPCE 694Internship in Special Education Administration

3

Total Credit Hours:21

SPCE 694 should be taken for 3 credit hours.