BS-SPED - Bachelor of Science in Special Education

ACAD 101

Principles of the Learning Academy

1

Shared Skills and Proficiencies

Writing and Critical Thinking

WRIT 101

Composition

3

HMXP 102     

Human Experience

3

CRTW 201

Critical Reading, Thinking & Writing

3

Oral Communication

Met in major with SPED 591

0

Technology

Met in major with EDCO 305

0

Intensive Writing

Met in major with SPED 585

0

Constitution Requirement

See approved list; may be met with other requirement

0-3

Physical Activity

See approved list

1

Thinking Critically Across Disciplines

Global Perspectives

See approved list

3

Historical Perspectives

See approved list

3

Introducing Students to Broad Disciplinary Perspectives

Social Science

See approved list; must include 2 designators; 3 hours met in major with EDCO 200

3

Humanities and Arts

See approved list; must include 2 designators

6

Quantitative Skills and Natural Science

(3 courses)

Quantitative Skills

Met in major with MATH 150

0

Natural Science

See approved list; must include a lab science. Courses must be in 2 different groups: Physical, Earth, or Life.

6-8

Subtotal

32-37

Professional Education Sequence

90

EDCO 101**

Developing Observation and Analysis Skills

1

EDCO 200**

Developmental Sci and the Context of Poverty

3

EDCO 201**

Supporting the Engl as Sec Lang Student in the Gen Ed Classroom

2

EDCO 220**

Assessment to Meet Diverse Needs

2

EDCO 305**

Technology in the Inclusive Classroom

2

EDCO 401

Internship: Understanding Contextual Factors

1

EDCO 402

Internship: Assessment and Instruction

9

EDCO 410**

Education in a Democracy

2

EDCI 360**

Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School

3

EDCI 361**

Teaching Science in the Elementary School

3

EDCI 362*

Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School

3

READ 330**

Foundations of Lang and Literacy for Early Child & Elem

3

READ 345**

Content Area Reading and Writing

3

READ 370& 380

Instructional Methods and Assess I & II

6

SPED 281**

Introduction to Special and Gifted Education

3

SPED 292**

Intervention with Exceptional Children

3

SPED 390

Field Experience in Special Education

2

SPED 392

Severe Disabilities Practicum

2

SPED 510**

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports for the Classroom Teacher

3

SPED 575**

Teaching Methods for Students with Severe Disabilities

3

SPED 584**

Teaching Communication and Language Skills 

3

SPED 585**

Methods of Teaching Students with EBD, LD, ID, and ASD

3

SPED 591**

Assessment in Special Education

3

SPED 593**

SPED 507

SPED 509

ECED 300

SPED 515

Professional Ethics in Special Education

Characteristics of students with Disabilities

Assessment & Instruction for Young Children with Disabilities

Foundations of Early Childhood Education

Family, Professional and Community Collaboration

1

3

3

3

3

Content Requirements

MATH 150, 291, 292

Discrete Math, Data Analysis, & Geom Concepts for Teachers

9

Total

122