Program Sequence
The Literacy for Special Needs programs are designed for experienced, certificated teachers who take one (or in rare cases two) courses per quarter during the academic year and two to three courses during the summer. Because students are expected to be working educators, the program is not designed to be taken full-time.
Students take a planned sequence of coursework in literacy and special education. The program culminates in the summer quarter practicum (LITC 528) working with K-12 students with special needs.
Students can begin the program during any quarter. Courses during the academic year meet in the late afternoon and evening hours; some summer courses meet during the day. Students can complete the program in three to four years.