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strategies, multisensory approaches, and organizational and environmental considerations
will be investigated through the scope and sequence of the general education curriculum.
Alternative ways of instruction and assessment will be examined to support student
learning needs with effective and student-appropriate strategies and accommodations to
promote successful integration with nondisabled peers in general education classrooms
and, as appropriate, in other instructional settings, representing the continuum of special
education services. Prerequisites: EDU 3133 with a grade of C (2.00) or better and formal
admission to the Teacher Education Program. (Upon Demand)
EDU 4453 Collaboration and Transition for Students with Disabilities throughout
the Educational Experience
This course is designed to prepare teacher licensure candidates with the ability to work
with students and their families to provide successful student transitions throughout the
educational experience. Additionally, teacher licensure candidates will learn strategies
for successful consultation, case management and collaboration to address the areas of
long-term planning, career development, life skills, community experiences and resources,
self-advocacy, and self-determination, guardianship and legal considerations in order
to establish an effective school environment and postsecondary training for securing
employment and independent living. This course includes a 15 hour early field experience.
Prerequisites: Background check requirements must be completed prior to enrolling in
any EDU course requiring field experience hours. Membership in the Student Virginia
Education Association (SVEA) is required. EDU 3133 with a grade of C (2.00) or better
and formal admission to the Teacher Education Program. (Upon Demand)
EDU 4501, 4502, 4503 Special Topics in Education
Prerequisite: Junior/Senior Standing.
EDU 4608 PreK-12 Student Teaching
Student teaching is a semester of continuous full-time professional activities in a public
school under the supervision of public school and college personnel. VCLA and Praxis II
(also RVE for *Special Education) must be passed prior to beginning student teaching. 12
semester hours credit. Prerequisites: Background check requirements must be completed
prior to enrolling in any EDU course requiring field experience hours. Membership in the
Student Virginia Education Association (SVEA) is required. Formal admission to student
teaching. (Fall and Spring)
EDU 4708 6-12 Student Teaching
Student teaching is a semester of continuous full-time professional activities in a public
school under the supervision of public school and college personnel. VCLA and Praxis II
must be passed prior to beginning student teaching. 12 semester hours credit. Prerequisites:
Background check requirements must be completed prior to enrolling in any EDU course
requiring field experience hours. Membership in the Student Virginia EducationAssociation
(SVEA) is required. Formal admission to student teaching. (Fall and Spring)
EDU 4908 PreK-6 Student Teaching
Student teaching is a semester of continuous full-time professional activities in a public school
under the supervision of public school and college personnel. VCLA, Praxis II, and RVE
must be passed prior to beginning student teaching. 12 semester hours credit. Prerequisites:
Background check requirements must be completed prior to enrolling in any EDU course
requiring field experience hours. Membership in the Student Virginia Education Association
(SVEA) is required. Formal admission to student teaching. (Fall and Spring)