2002-2003 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
 

Joseph W. Domaracki, Chairperson; Baker, Benham, Fallon, Ferrell, Glor-Sheib, Hoffman, Jackson, Klein, Lombard,
Marshak, Nolan, Nowell, Reber, Robertson, Stein, Tellis; and professors emeriti M. Bahn, W. Bahn, Fiddler,
Morris, Shane, Turton

Website:  www.iup.edu/special-ed

This department offers the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education in Education of Exceptional Persons, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, and Education of Persons with Hearing Loss and a Bachelor of Science in degree Rehabilitation. Each of the four majors follows a prescribed sequence of courses.

The following grade policy applies to all four undergraduate programs of study in the Department of Special Education and Clinical Services. Individual students may appeal any aspect of the policy by making a formal written request to the Departmental Appeals Committee.

1.     No more than one “D” in major courses will be accepted toward graduation and certification.

2.     No “D” is permitted as the final recorded grade in any of the following courses:

The following enrollment policy applies to three undergraduate programs in the Department of Special Education and Clinical Services: Education of Exceptional Persons, Education of Persons with Hearing Loss, and Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. To enroll in a 300- or 400-level course in those programs, a student must have a minimum 2.6 cumulative GPA and must meet the other provisions of the 3-Step Process for admission to teacher education and must either be a departmental major or have permission of the department chairperson.

A.   Education of Exceptional Persons

Completion of the sequence of study in this major leads to Pennsylvania Department of Education special education certification (Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped Certificate). Students will be prepared to teach persons with mental retardation, autism, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, brain injuries, emotional/behavioral disorders, physical disabilities, and multiple disabilities. Academic coursework and field experiences are integrated within the course of study. The program also provides a foundation for pursuing additional study at the graduate level.

Bachelor of Science in Education—Education of Exceptional Persons (*)

with the following specifications:

Mathematics: MATH 151 (1)

Social Science: PSYC 101

Natural Science: laboratory science sequence required
(SCI 105-106 recommended)

Liberal Studies Electives: no course with EDEX prefix

Professional Education Sequence:

Required Courses:

Dual Certification

Students majoring in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education may complete academic requirements for certification in Education of Exceptional Persons by completing the following requirements. Students are advised that completion of requirements for a second certification will take approximately two extra semesters.

Dual Certification—Education of Exceptional Persons for Majors in Early
Childhood in Education or Elementary Education

B.   Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Completion of the sequence of courses in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology serves as a preprofessional program for students planning to become practicing speech-language pathologists or audiologists. Students entering the undergraduate program should be aware of the following:

1. IUP is accredited by the Educational Standards Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and qualifies a person for the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and Pennsylvania State Licensure.

2. National certification, state licensure, and Pennsylvania Department of Education Certification in Speech-Language Impaired are available only to holders of the master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

3. Students will need to project a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to qualify for admission to most graduate schools.

4. Upon completion of a master’s degree at IUP, students will be prepared to provide services in work settings such as hospitals, community clinics, public health programs, and rehabilitation settings.

5. Students who elect to prepare for certification in Speech-Language Impaired from the Pennsylvania Department of Education must successfully complete the College of Education and Educational Technology requirements listed below prior to enrollment in the Master of Science degree in the Speech-Language Pathology program at IUP.

The University Speech and Hearing Clinic serves as the laboratory for the undergraduate clinical practicum. Prior to registration for the clinical practicum course (SPLP 420), students must earn a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and complete the following hours of observation through enrollment in EDUC 242 and 342:

A.    25 hours of observation in speech-language pathology supervised by an IUP faculty member who holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology.

B.    20 hours of classroom observation:

1. Five hours in regular education classrooms, K-3.

2. Five hours in special education classrooms.

3. Five hours in regular education classrooms with integrated special students.

4. Five hours in community facilities such as preschools, sheltered workshops, etc. Services in this category should be of a noneducational nonspeech pathology type.

Bachelor of Science in Education—Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (*)

with the following specifications:

Mathematics: MATH 217 (1)

Social Science: PSYC 101

Natural Science: laboratory science sequence required (BIOL 103-104 recommended)

Liberal Studies Electives: PSYC 310, no courses with SPLP prefix

Professional Education Sequence:

Required Courses:

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C. Rehabilitation

Completion of this program leads to the Bachelor of Science with a specialization in rehabilitation. The program is designed for students seeking career opportunities with health and welfare agencies and institutions and also provides a foundation for pursuing additional work at the graduate level.

Bachelor of Science—Rehabilitation

with the following specifications:

Mathematics: MATH 217

Natural Science: laboratory science sequence required

Social Science: PSYC 101, SOC 151

Liberal Studies Electives: PSYC 321, no courses with RHAB prefix

Required Courses:

Required Course:

(1)   Some controlled elective choices have prerequisites that may be used as free electives.

D.   Education of Persons with Hearing Loss

Completion of the sequence of courses in Education of Persons with Hearing Loss leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and Pennsylvania Department of Education certification as a “Teacher of the Hearing Impaired, K-12.” Students are provided with the basic skills to teach in special classes for hard-of-hearing or deaf individuals.

Students enrolled in this sequence of study are prepared to assume positions as itinerant hearing therapists and classroom teachers for individuals ranging from preschoolers to adults. Work settings may include public schools, continuing education programs, and home training situations.

Observations, clinical experience, and practicum are required prior to placement in a school environment for the student teaching experience. The student will complete the following 50 hours of observation through enrollment in EDUC 242.

A. 25 hours of observation of itinerant and self-contained classrooms for the hearing impaired.

B. 10 hours of observation in regular education classrooms.

C. 10 hours of observation in special education classrooms.

D. 5 hours of observation in a noneducational setting.

The student will complete 30 hours of individual clinical experience through enrollment in EDHL 329 and 330 and 25 hours of school-based practicum through enrollment in EDUC 342.

Bachelor of Science in Education—Education of Persons with Hearing Loss (*)

with the following specifications:

Mathematics: MATH 151 (1)

Social Science: PSYC 101

Natural Science: laboratory science sequence required

Liberal Studies Electives: no courses with EDHL prefix

Professional Education Sequence:

Required Courses:

Dual Certification

Students majoring in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education may complete academic requirements for certification in Education of Persons with Hearing Loss by completing the following requirements. Students are advised that completion of requirements for a second certification will take approximately two extra semesters.

Dual Certification—Education of Persons with Hearing Loss
for Majors in Early Childhood Education

Recommended Electives:

(1)   Student Teaching Configuration—In addition to their regular requirement of 12sh in Early
Childhood Education, dual certification students must do an extra 6sh placement.
The recommended pattern is as follows:

- 6sh in K-3 regular classroom

- 6sh in K-3 classroom with deaf and/or hard-of-hearing pupils included

- 6sh in upper school classroom with deaf and/or hard-of-hearing pupils

- Total = 18sh inclusive for both certifications

Dual Certification—Education of Persons with Hearing Loss for Majors in Elementary Education

Recommended Electives:

(1)   Student Teaching Configuration—In addition to their regular requirement of 12sh in
Elementary Education, dual certification students must do an extra 6sh placement.
The recommended pattern is as follows:

-   6sh in a regular elementary classroom

-   6sh in an elementary classroom with deaf and/or hard-of-hearing pupils included

-   6sh in upper school classroom with deaf and/or hard-of-hearing pupils

-   Total = 18sh inclusive for both certifications 

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