Program of Study:
ELSE 6300 SPED 101 Academy: Philosophical, Historical, and Legal Aspects of Special Education
ELSE 6304 Behavior Management and Analysis in Special Education
ELSE 6308 Educational Assessment in Special Education
ELSE 6333 Math and Science for Diverse Learners
ELSE 6348 Multisensory Approach to Language I
ELSE 6349 Multisensory Approach to Language II
ELSE 6366 Educational Programming for Students with Mild Disabilities K-12
ELSE 6367 Educational Programming for Students with Significant Disabilities K-12
ELSE 6375 The Practice and Teaching of Diverse Learners
ELSE 6384 Research and Best Practices in Special Education OR ASTL 6380 Research Methods
ELSE 6600 Special Education MAT Internship Special Education MAT Internship (Ends Fall 2026)
ELSE 6390 MAT Special Education Internship I (Begins Fall 2026)
ELSE 6399 MAT Special Education Internship II (Beings Spring 2027)
*Due to revised regulations from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, any candidate earning an initial license in 2027 and beyond must complete a year-long residency/internship. For UCA MAT Special Education candidates completing by Fall 2026, the required course is ELSE 6600 (one semester internship). For those completing after Fall 2026, ELSE 6390 & 6399 are required. For questions regarding this change, email Steve Ward: wards@uca.edu
MAT Special Education Program Pacing Options (for MAT Special Education candidates completing by December 2026)
Revised MAT Special Education Program Pacing Options (for MAT Special Education candidates completing January 2027 and forward)