Urban Special Education BS for K-12 ABS licensure
This is an undergraduate licensure program, intended to certify educators with an initial certification to work as academic and behavior strategist (ABS), in addition to earning a Bachelor of Science degree. The ABS certification program provides experiences in foundations, methods, content, and practicum experiences associated with teaching urban students with exceptionalities, urban students with disabilities, and urban students with gifts and talents.Special emphasis of the undergraduate ABS program focuses on the legal aspects of educating urban students with disabilities, characteristics of urban exceptional children, and the assessment, instructional, and collaborative strategies associated with educating urban students with exceptionalities. The undergraduate ABS special education program provides candidates with tools for providing person-centered education and better adapting lessons based on different learning types and levels. Special education opens up opportunities for both personal and professional growth. This program is most appropriate for individuals who are interested in working with students with disabilities, individuals who are interested in the major or minor in special education or those individuals who may be interested in additional certifications.The Urban Special Education ABS Program goals are:Through critical inquiry, participate in the development and evaluation of evidence and research-based practices intended to improve the learning of urban students with disabilities. Demonstrate skills for group facilitation and collaboration with a variety of stakeholders, including the students in their classrooms to improve services and outcomes for urban students with disabilities. Develop self-reflective and critical thinking skills that promote innovative special education practice and learning using multiple perspectives.