Elementary Education with a Concentration in Special Education, B.A.

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Curriculum

Recommended Schedule

A recommended course sequence for Elementary Education with a Concentration in Special Education, B.A. is provided for students as guidance to complete their major in four years.

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)

EDU 280Valuing Cultural Diversity

3.00

Major Requirements (90)

MATH 122Number Concepts for Elementary School Teachers

3.00

MATH 123Statistical and Geometrical Concepts for Elementary School Teachers

3.00

EDU 203Introduction to Special Education

3.00

EDU 206Classroom Learning Environment

3.00

EDU 214Preparing Teachers to Use Technology

3.00

EDU 220Principles Of Educational Psychology

3.00

EDRL 471Theory and Practice for Academic English Language Development

3.00

EDRL 474Methods and Curriculum for Teaching English Language

3.00

EDRL 475Assessment and Evaluation English Language Learners

3.00

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

3.00

EDSP 455Assistive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities

3.00

EDSP 464Intensification of Instruction Through Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

3.00

PSY 330Foundations of Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood

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 435Reading Theory

3.00

EDRL 437Teaching Reading

3.00

EDRL 457Teaching Writing

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

Student Teaching
EDU 283Community and Advocacy in Education

3.00

EDSP 493Supervised Internship in Special Education

9.00 - 12.00

Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a Concentration in Special Education

Core Curriculum

31-45

Major Requirements

90

Total Credits

121