Elementary Education B.A. with a Concentration in Special Education
Curriculum
College Core Curriculum (31-44)
English (3-8 credits)
Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum
Study and Technology Skills (0-2 credits)
Refer to the Study and Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum
Mathematics (3-5 credits)
Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum
Natural Sciences (7-8 credits)
Refer to the Natural Sciences section of the Core Curriculum
Social Sciences (3 credits)
Fine Arts (3 credits)
Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum
Humanities (6 credits)
Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum
| COM 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3.00 |
Constitution (3-6 credits)
Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum
Cultural Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to the Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum
Additional major requirements (15)
| MATH 122 | Number Concepts for Elementary School Teachers | 3.00 |
| MATH 123 | Statistical and Geometrical Concepts for Elementary School Teachers | 3.00 |
| PSY 307 | Principles of Educational Psychology | 3.00 |
| PSY 430 | Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood | 3.00 |
Choose 1 course from the following
| ANTH 101 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3.00 |
| SOC 101 | Principles of Sociology | 3.00 |
| SOC 102 | Contemporary Social Issues | 3.00 |
| COM 216 | Survey of Communication Studies | 3.00 |
| COM 434 | Conflict Management and Negotiation | 3.00 |
| COU 300 | Introduction to Human Services and Counseling | 3.00 |
Major Requirements (72)
| EDU 203 | Introduction to Special Education | 3.00 |
| EDU 206 | Classroom Learning Environment | 3.00 |
| EDU 208 | Student with Diverse Abilities and Backgrounds | 3.00 |
| EDU 210 | Nevada School Law | 2.00 |
| EDU 214 | Preparing Teachers to Use Technology | 3.00 |
| EDU 250 | Foundations of Education | 3.00 |
| EDRL 442 | Literacy Instruction I | 3.00 |
| EDRL 451A | Content Area Literacy Elementary | 3.00 |
| EDRL 471 | Language Acquisition Development and Learning | 3.00 |
| EDSP 432 | Parent Involvement in Special and General Education | 3.00 |
The following courses require program admission:
| EDEL 433 | Teaching Elementary School Math | 3.00 |
| EDEL 443 | Teaching Elementary School Science | 3.00 |
| EDEL 445 | Curriculum Development Elementary School Science (Earth Science Emphasis) | 4.00 |
| EDEL 453 | Teaching Elementary School Social Science | 3.00 |
| EDRL 443 | Literacy Instruction II | 3.00 |
| EDRL 461 | Diagnostic Assessment and Instruction Literacy | 3.00 |
| EDSP 414 | Career Education for Students with Disabilities | 3.00 |
| EDSP 443 | Special Education Curriculum: General Method | 3.00 |
| EDSP 452 | Assessment for Special Education Teachers | 3.00 |
| EDSP 453 | Behavior Management Techniques for Students with Disabilities | 3.00 |
| EDSP 493 | Supervised Internship in Special Education | 12.00 |
Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a Concentration in Special Education
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College Core Curriculum
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31-44
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Additional Major Requirements
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15
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Major Core Requirements
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72
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| Electives |
0-2 |
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Total Credits
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120
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