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This is an unofficial curriculum for this program. For official info check the Academic Catalog.
The accelerated Special Education program focuses on certifying teachers in an area in which the state has faced a shortage of qualified teachers. The undergraduate portion of this accelerated program is designed to provide a strong interdisciplinary content major. Content-specific preparation is often lacking from special education teacher preparation programs. This aspect of our accelerated program coupled with an early and comprehensive approach to practice-based preparation (3 supervised practica and a yearlong residency) will ensure our candidates will be well prepared to meet the needs of PK-12 schools. Students must complete the master's degree in order to become certified teachers by the State.
Special Education, BS.ED. (120 Credits)
Major Requirements (48 credits)
LING 200 Introduction to Linguistics 3 Credits
LING 300 Language Acquisition 3 Credits
LING 406 TESOL Methods 3 Credits
LLA 315 Comprehensive Reading Instruction I 3 Credits
LLA 316 Comprehensive Reading Instruction II 3 Credits
LLA 412 Literacy instruction in the Elementary School 3 Credits
SPED 215 Diversity,Equity,and Inclusion 3 Credits
SPED 315 Introduction to Educating Learners with Exceptionalities 3 Credits
SPED 412 Teaching Students with Special Needs How to Access K-12 General Education Content 3 Credits
SPED 414 Cognitive Behavior Management and Social Skill Strategies 3 Credits
SPED 415 Assessment in Special Education 3 Credits
SPED 416 Instructional Programming for Students with Exceptionalities 3 Credits
SPED 417 Special Education Methods in Teaching Reading (K–12) 3 Credits
SPED 419 Special Education Methods in Content Area Instruction (K-12) 3 Credits
SPED 200-400 level - 3 credits (Department approval).
Related Requirements (12 Credits)
Special Education Professional Education Core (18 credits)
SPED 420 Student Teaching Seminar 3 Credits
SPED 421 Special Education Practicum #1 – Elementary 3 Credits
SPED 422 Special Education Practicum #2 – Secondary 3 Credits
SPED 443 Special Education Practicum #3 – Secondary 3 Credits
SPED 521 Student Teaching in Special Education - Elementary 3 Credits
SPED 522 Student Teaching in Special Education - Secondary 3 Credits
Certification candidacy in spring of senior year.
Special Education, MS-Initial Certification. (30 Credits)
Required Courses
EPS 535 Special Topics in Educational Foundations 3 Credits
SPED 521 Student Teaching in Special Education - Elementary 3 Credits
SPED 522 Student Teaching in Special Education - Secondary 3 Credits
SPED 537 Executive Function, ADHD, and Learning 3 Credits
SPED 541 Person-Centered Planning and Transition 3 Credits
SPED 543 Collaboration and Special Education Case Management 3 Credits
SPED 581 Assistive Technology in Special Education 3 Credits
SPED Electives - 3 credits.
Total Credit Hours: 120