Elementary Education B.A. with a Concentration in Special Education
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Curriculum
Recommended Schedule
A recommended course sequence for Elementary Education with a Concentration in Special Education is provided for students as guidance to complete their major in four years.
College Core Curriculum (31-45)
English (3-8 credits)
Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum
Study and Technology Skills (0-3 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)
Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum
Fine Arts (3 credits)
Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum
Humanities (6 credits)
| EDU 250 | Foundations of Education | 3.00 |
| | Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum | 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 (12)
| 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 330 | Foundations of Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood | 3.00 |
Major Requirements (79-81)
| EDU 163 | Praxis Core for Educators Literacy Lab | 1.00 |
| EDU 164 | Praxis Core for Educators Mathematics Lab | 1.00 |
| EDU 203 | Introduction to Special Education | 3.00 |
| EDU 206 | Classroom Learning Environment | 3.00 |
| EDU 214 | Preparing Teachers to Use Technology | 3.00 |
| EDRL 471 | Theory and Practice for Academic English Language Development | 3.00 |
| EDSP 432 | Parent Involvement and Family Engagement for Students with/without Disabilities | 3.00 |
| EDSP 455 | Assistive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities | 3.00 |
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EDU 163: The Praxis Core Literacy Lab will be waived for students who produce passing scores for both the reading and writing exams.
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EDU 164: The Praxis Core Mathematics Lab will be waived for students who produce a passing score for the mathematics exam.
Choose one literacy course from the following:
The following courses require program admission:
| EDEL 433 | Teaching Elementary School Math | 3.00 |
| EDEL 443 | Teaching Elementary School Science | 3.00 |
| EDEL 453 | Teaching Elementary School Social Science | 3.00 |
| EDRL 461 | Diagnostic Assessment and Instruction Literacy | 3.00 |
| EDRL 474 | Methods and Curriculum for Teaching English Language | 3.00 |
| EDRL 475 | Assessment and Evaluation English Language Learners | 3.00 |
| EDRL 477 | Policies, Critical Issues and Best Practices for ELLS - Practicum | 3.00 |
| EDSP 414 | Career Education for Students with Disabilities | 3.00 |
| EDSP 431 | Legal Aspects of Special Education | 3.00 |
| EDSP 441 | Characteristics and Inclusive Strategies for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities | 3.00 |
| EDSP 443 | Special Education Curriculum: General Methods | 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 |
Select one course from the following:
Select one course from the following:
| EDEL 441 | Standards-Based Curriculum-Elementary Science (Physics Emphasis) | 4.00 |
| EDEL 445 | Curriculum Development Elementary School Science (Earth Science Emphasis) | 4.00 |
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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31-45
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Additional Major Requirements
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12
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Major Core Requirements
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79-81
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Total Credits
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124
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