The Post-Baccalaureate Alternative Initial Teacher Licensure (PAIL) program is a pathway to initial teacher licensure in Special Education K-12: General Curriculum for individuals who have an undergraduate degree in a field other than special education. In the PAIL program, students complete foundation courses in assessment in special education, instructional practices for students with mild to moderate disabilities, learning theory, and models of teaching. Specialty area courses in instructional practices for students with mild to moderate disabilities provide an introduction to the field, methods for teaching in the field, programming for the field, and clinical field experience. Throughout the course work, students have numerous opportunities to engage in case studies and problem-based learning that include appropriate implementation of inclusive practices.
Upon successful completion of the PAIL program, students may transition into the M.Ed. in Special Education advanced licensure program. Course work from the plan of study for the Post-Baccalaureate Alternative Initial Teacher Licensure program in Special Education: General Curriculum may be applied to the M.Ed. in Special Education provided the student meets all admission requirements of the Graduate School and the Department of Specialized Education Services.
For information regarding deadlines and requirements for admission, please see https://grs.uncg.edu/programs/.
Licensure Requirements
Required: 21 credit hours
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| SES 540 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| SES 641 | Assessment in Special Education | 3 |
| SES 651 | Individualized Education Programs and Legal Foundations | 3 |
| SES 654 | Literacy Instruction for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| SES 656 | Math and Science Instruction | 3 |
| SES 659 | Behavior Management | 3 |
| SES 661 | Student Teaching: Special Education | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 21 |
