Elementary Education with a Concentration in Special Education, B.A.
Mission Statement and Standards
For the Nevada State University, School of Education Mission Statement and Standards, click here.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, the Special Education Candidates will be able to:
- Apply their understanding of human growth and development to create developmentally appropriate learning experiences from a culturally responsive lens that address individual strengths and needs of students with and without exceptionalities. (DEVELOPMENT: InTASC 1b, 1e, 2k; CEC 2.2)
- Augment the curriculum to address skills and strategies that students with and without disabilities need to access the core curriculum and function successfully within a variety of contexts. (CURRICULUM-InTASC 4a, 4f; CEC 3.2)
- Evaluate the learner and the environment using a variety of assessments in order to make effective data-based decisions for instruction and eligibility. (ASSESSMENT: InTASC 6c, 6g; CEC 4.1)
- Use knowledge of individual’s development, learning needs, and data to inform effective planning and instruction to meet rigorous academic and/or non-academic goals (i.e., SEL, behavior) for individuals with exceptionalities. (EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES: InTASC 7b; 8b, 8e; CEC 5.1)
- Demonstrate skills necessary to communicate and collaborate with families and professionals across settings to assist in executing effective instruction, programs, and services that promote progress toward measurable outcomes for individuals with and without exceptionalities and their families. (COLLABORATION: InTASC 9c; 10b; CEC 7.2, 7.3)
- Engage in ongoing professional learning, including understanding learner’s rights and teacher responsibilities, by utilizing evidence to evaluate and adapt their practice to meet learner needs. (PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ETHICAL PRACTICE: InTASC 9j; CEC 1.1)
Curriculum
Recommended Schedule
A recommended course sequence to complete the 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 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.
Classes in the major may be used to fulfill this Core requirement.
Major Requirements (90-93)
| MATH 122 | Number Concepts for Elementary School Teachers | 3.00 |
| MATH 123 | Statistical and Geometrical Concepts for Elementary School Teachers | 3.00 |
| EDU 203 | Introduction to Special Education | 3.00 |
| EDU 206 | Classroom Learning Environment | 3.00 |
| EDU 214 | Preparing Teachers to Use Technology | 3.00 |
| EDU 220 | Principles Of Educational Psychology | 3.00 |
| EDU 280 | Valuing Cultural Diversity | 3.00 |
| EDRL 471 | Theory and Practice for Academic English Language Development | 3.00 |
| EDRL 474 | Methods and Curriculum for Teaching English Language | 3.00 |
| EDRL 475 | Assessment and Evaluation English Language Learners | 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 |
| EDSP 464 | Intensification of Instruction Through Multi-Tiered Systems of Support | 3.00 |
| PSY 330 | Foundations of Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood | 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 453 | Teaching Elementary School Social Science | 3.00 |
| EDRL 435 | Reading Theory | 3.00 |
| EDRL 437 | Teaching Reading | 3.00 |
| EDRL 457 | Teaching Writing | 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 |
Student Teaching
| EDSP 493 | Supervised 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
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Core Curriculum
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31-45
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Major Requirements
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90-93
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Total Credits
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121
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