BA in Education with an emphasis in Special Education
- 36 required credit hours
- 27 general education credit hours
- 65 elective credit hours
| EDUC 2900 The Exceptional Individual | 3 hours |
| EDUC 3100 Learning, Teaching and Assessment | 3 hours |
| EDUC 3150 Education in a Diverse Society | 3 hours |
| EDUC 3155 Early Diversity Practicum | 1 hour |
| EDUC 4330 Intro to Mild/Moderate Disabilities | 3 hours |
| EDUC 4450 Psychoeducational Assessment | 3 hours |
| EDUC 4460 Methods in Mild/Moderate Disabilities I | 3 hours |
| EDUC 2070 Child Development, or EDUC 2120 Adolescent Development, or PSYC 2200 Child Psychology, or PSYC 2250 Adolescent Psychology |
3 hours |
| EDUC courses at the 3000 level or higher (as determined with an advisor) | 36 hours |
| EDUC 4650 Senior Overview or EDUC 4950 Apprentice Teaching: Special Education (Grades K–12) |
3 hours 13 hours |
Students may be fully admitted to the major when the following criteria have been met:
- A B– or better in EDUC 3150 Education in a Diverse Society
- A B or better in EDUC 3155 Early Diversity Practicum
- A completed Candidate Responsibility Form
- A departmental GPA of 3.0, based on all EDUC courses taken
- Students pursuing teacher certification will be dropped from EDUC methods courses if all sections of the C-Base Exam have not been successfully completed upon earning 64 college-level credit hours. Transfer students must complete the C-Base during the first semester following transfer to Webster.
- Students must maintain a grade point average (G.P.A.) of at least 3.0 in the education major. A cumulative G.P.A. of 2.75 in all college-level coursework for students pursuing initial teacher certification is required.
- Students must demonstrate satisfactory competency in regard to the knowledge, skills, and dispositions identified in the School of Education Conceptual Framework.
- Courses completed with a grade of D do not count toward fulfilling specific course requirements of the major.
NOTE: Policies and procedures governing the Education major and Teacher certification are available on the School of Education Web site.
Because Students enrolled in the Education major pursue initial teacher certification as part of their degree, a Program of Study (POS) is designed to meet the general education requirements of both the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the degree requirements of Webster University.
Admission to Teacher Certification
Admission to teacher certification requires the following:
- successful completion of all sections of the C-BASE Exam by 64 credit hours of college-level coursework (transfer students must pass all sections of the C-Base during the first semester following transfer to Webster University);
- written Program of Study (POS) outlining the degree and program requirements developed by completion of 64 credit hours;
- completion of a college composition course with a grade of B- or better;
- completion of a college mathematics course (appropriate to the area of emphasis) with a grade of B- or better;
- completion of EDUC 3150 with a grade of B- or better;
- completion of EDUC 3155 with a grade of B or better
- a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 in college-level coursework from all post-secondary institutions attended.
A 3000-level practicum is required as a prerequisite to apprentice teaching. To enroll in a practicum, Students must make formal application to the Office of Apprentice Teaching and Field Experience. Practica applications for Spring placements are due by October 1st. Practica applications for Fall are due March 1st.
Apprentice teaching is a requirement for all initial certifications. To enroll in apprentice teaching, students must make formal application to the Office of Apprentice Teaching and Field Experience at least one semester prior to the semester in which they plan to practice teach. Application must be filed during periods designated and posted.
Note: The application for practicum and apprentice teaching will not be accepted if the student has not been formally accepted to teacher certification status.
Students should contact the Office of Apprentice Teaching and Field Experience to obtain an application for apprentice teaching. Apprentice teaching and practicum placements will be made in the St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Fox, and Francis Howell School Districts. Students should not contact school officials or teachers about placement, but they should contact the office of the Coordinator of Apprentice Teaching and Field Experience for such information. The Apprentice Teaching Handbook will be issued at the apprentice teaching orientation meeting. All students enrolled in apprentice teaching must participate in a mandatory seminar.
All Undergraduate candidates for certification must complete either their practicum or apprentice teaching in a diverse setting.
All students seeking initial certification are required to present an electronic portfolio demonstrating competency in teaching as identified by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
All students seeking teacher certification must achieve the Missouri minimum score on the PRAXIS II, which is administered at least six times a year. Information on this test may be obtained in the Office of Teacher Certification.
Postbaccalaureate Certification — Nondegree
Students who already hold at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution may be able to pursue initial or additional certification through Webster University. Information regarding acceptance and requirements may be obtained from the Office of Teacher Certification. Students classified as nondegree students requesting Apprentice Teaching or Practicum in Special Education must have successfully completed a minimum of 6 credit hours in coursework from the School of Education at Webster University prior to application.
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