Special Education, Paraprofessional Pathways to Teaching(SM), 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 270 - Introduction to Learner Diversity Credit(s): 3
• EDU 266 - Methods of Teaching Literacy-Pathways Credit(s): 6
• EDU 306 - Analysis and Correction of Reading Difficulties Credit(s): 3
• EDU 320 - Transition/Career Education and Family Partnerships Credit(s): 3
• EDU 323 - Mild and Moderate Disabilities in Special Education: Identification and Instruction-Pathways Credit(s): 6
• EDU 330 - Multisensory Methods for the Social Studies Classroom-Pathways Credit(s): 4
• EDU 350 - Methods of Teaching Reading in the Content Areas Credit(s): 3
• EDU 355 - Analysis and Correction of Math Difficulties 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 411 - Clinical Practice for Paraprofessionals -Pathways Only Credit(s): 3
• EDU 465 - Field Experience in Special Education* Credit(s): 2-12 (Credits: 10)

Courses Required in Other Disciplines

• 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
• HEP 119 - Essential Concepts for Health and Fitness Credit(s): 3

Graduation Requirement

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