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To be eligible for licensure, candidates must:

• Pass the PLACE Test 01: Elementary Education test or PRAXIS I Test.
• Successfully complete all academic and field experience requirements.
• Pass the Colorado PLACE Generalist licensure exam prior to student teaching.

For information regarding the Colorado State PLACE licensing exam, contact the Program for Licensing Assessments for Colorado Educators at:

• http://www.place.nesinc.com
• NEW PLACE Test Objectives

For information regarding the PRAXIS I Test, contact the Educational Testing Service at:

• http://www.ets.org/praxis

PLACE and PRAXIS practice booklets are on reserve at the Kraemer Family Library.

Undergraduate Special Education Generalist Initial License

Undergraduate students planning to earn an initial educator's license as a special education generalist need to concurrently complete a bachelor's degree in the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences in addition to a sequence of courses in the Special Education Licensure Program. Most students can complete this program in four years.

Follow the link below for further information:

• Undergraduate Initial Special Education Generalist License

Graduate Special Education License Program
(with or without a Master's Degree)

Individuals with an earned bachelor's degree can enroll in one of several programs. Graduate students applying for initial licensure or an additional endorsement may transfer up to nine semester hours of previous graduate coursework upon transcript review and advisor approval.

Follow the links below for further information:

• Special Education Generalist Initial License
  ( with or without a Master's Degree )
• Special Education Generalist Added Endorsement
  ( with or without a Master's Degree )
• Master's Degree in Special Education
  ( no Educator's License )

Course Descriptions

Special Education Course Descriptions

All special education courses are taught by faculty and instructors who are experts in their field and have experience teaching individuals with disabilities. The courses present current theory, research-based practices, and opportunities to apply practices in field experiences. Classes are kept small; the average size is 20 students, and almost all are limited to 25 students. Most classes are offered in the evening hours to accommodate students who work during the day.

Professional Standards

• CEC Standards
• Generalist Standards
• INTASC NET Standards
• Conceptual Framework by Courses

Contact Us

Hettie Myers
Special Education (SPED)
Departmental office is located in Columbine Hall 3012.
Phone: (719) 262-4121 Fax: (719) 262-4110
hmyers@uccs.edu