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 250Foundations of Education

3.00

Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum

3.00

COM 101 recommended.

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 122Number Concepts for Elementary School Teachers

3.00

MATH 123Statistical and Geometrical Concepts for Elementary School Teachers

3.00

PSY 307Principles of Educational Psychology

3.00

PSY 330Foundations of Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood

3.00

Major Requirements (79-81)

EDU 163Praxis Core for Educators Literacy Lab

1.00

EDU 164Praxis Core for Educators Mathematics Lab

1.00

EDU 203Introduction to Special Education

3.00

EDU 206Classroom Learning Environment

3.00

EDU 214Preparing Teachers to Use Technology

3.00

EDRL 471Theory and Practice for Academic English Language Development

3.00

EDSP 432Parent Involvement and Family Engagement for Students with/without Disabilities

3.00

EDSP 455Assistive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities

3.00

*EDU 163: The Praxis Core Literacy Lab will be waived for students who produce passing scores for both the reading and writing exams.
*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:

EDRL 402Literature for Young Adults

3.00

EDRL 407Teaching Literature

3.00

EDRL 451AContent Area Literacy Elementary

3.00

The following courses require program admission:

EDEL 433Teaching Elementary School Math

3.00

EDEL 443Teaching Elementary School Science

3.00

EDEL 453Teaching Elementary School Social Science

3.00

EDRL 461Diagnostic Assessment and Instruction Literacy

3.00

EDRL 474Methods and Curriculum for Teaching English Language

3.00

EDRL 475Assessment and Evaluation English Language Learners

3.00

EDRL 477Policies, Critical Issues and Best Practices for ELLS - Practicum

3.00

EDSP 414Career Education for Students with Disabilities

3.00

EDSP 431Legal Aspects of Special Education

3.00

EDSP 441Characteristics and Inclusive Strategies for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities

3.00

EDSP 443Special Education Curriculum: General Methods

3.00

EDSP 452Assessment for Special Education Teachers

3.00

EDSP 453Behavior Management Techniques for Students with Disabilities

3.00

EDSP 493Supervised Internship in Special Education

12.00

Select one course from the following:
EDRL 442Literacy Instruction I

3.00

EDRL 443Literacy Instruction II

3.00

Select one course from the following:
EDEL 441Standards-Based Curriculum-Elementary Science (Physics Emphasis)

4.00

EDEL 445Curriculum 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

College Core Curriculum

31-45

Additional Major Requirements

12

Major Core Requirements

79-81

Total Credits

124