Special Education, B.S.

General Education Requirements

General education requirements are presented in the undergraduate academic information  section in this catalog. A course that meets a general education requirement may also meet a course requirement in the major or a course requirement in another discipline.

While students must complete a full general education sequence, the following specific general education courses must be chosen to meet the requirements for this major:

• BIO 108 - Introduction to Life Science with Lab Credit(s): 3
• CIS 103 - Computer Technology: Applications for Educators Credit(s): 3

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• HST 105 - United States to 1865 Credit(s): 3

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• HST 106 - United States History Since 1865 Credit(s): 3

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• PHY 108 - Introduction to Physical Science with Lab Credit(s): 3
• PSY 200 - Developmental Psychology Credit(s): 3
• EDU 270 - Introduction to Learner Diversity Credit(s): 3

Courses Required in the Major

• EDU 140 - Literature for Children and Adolescents Credit(s): 3
• EDU 268 - Introduction to Learner Development Credit(s): 3
• EDU 269 - Critical Skills in the Teaching Profession with Field Experience Credit(s): 3
• EDU 270 - Introduction to Learner Diversity Credit(s): 3
• EDU 271 - Introduction to Content Planning, Delivery, and Assessment Credit(s): 3
• EDU 306 - Analysis and Correction of Reading Difficulties Credit(s): 3
• EDU 310 - Reading Methods Practicum-Elementary Credit(s): 2
• EDU 308 - Methods of Special Education I Credit(s): 3
• EDU 309 - Methods of Special Education II Credit(s): 3
• EDU 314 - Practicum in Teaching Students with Disabilities Credit(s): 3
• EDU 320 - Transition/Career Education and Family Partnerships Credit(s): 3
• EDU 333 - Multi-sensory Methods for the Elementary Classroom Credit(s): 3
• EDU 355 - Analysis and Correction of Math Difficulties Credit(s): 3
• EDU 373 - Teaching through a Global Perspective Credit(s): 3
• EDU 392 - Assessment of Ability and Achievement Credit(s): 3
• EDU 394 - Counseling Techniques Credit(s): 3
• EDU 400 - Classroom/Behavior Management Techniques-Elementary/Special Education/Deaf Education Credit(s): 3
• EDU 410 - Planning for Instruction and Assessment Credit(s): 3
• EDU 450 - Student Teaching at the Elementary Level* Credit(s): 2-12 (Credits: 4)
• EDU 455 - Student Teaching in Mild-Moderate Cross-Categorical Special Education* Credit(s): 2-12 (Credits: 8)

Courses Required in Other Disciplines

• Students must select one course in geography.
• Students must select one course in Health or Nutrition and Wellness.
• Students must select one course in economics.
• Students must select one course in mathematics in addition to the general education requirement. Students must complete MTH 104  and MTH 106 , unless transferring an approved mathematics course from another Institution. Students transferring a mathematics course will complete MTH 102 .

• PSY 200 - Developmental Psychology Credit(s): 3
• CDS 105 - Speech and Language Development of the Normal and Exceptional Child Credit(s): 3
• MTH 350 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics in the Early Childhood and Elementary School Credit(s): 3
• BIO 370 - Teaching of Science in Early Childhood and Elementary Credit(s): 2

Graduation Requirement

• REL 225 - World Religions Credit(s): 3 is highly recommended.