Special Education, Paraprofessional Pathways to Teaching(SM), B.S.

Fontbonne University is especially interested in supporting the efforts of those who are working in classrooms as paraprofessionals or teacher assistants in their effort to obtain certification as special education teachers. The Pathways program, offered partially online, allows for program modifications which recognize the experience of these individuals.

Program Approval

Students must apply for program approval during the second semester of their sophomore year, upon completing 45 hours. Transfer students apply for program approval in their second semester at Fontbonne University. Program approval is based upon the following criteria:

Completion of EDU 269 without conditions (or a transferred course equivalent);
Qualifying scores on the Missouri General Education Assessment;
Satisfactory completion of the program’s approved dispositional assessment
Successful performance of the essential functions of a major in the Education/Special Education Department
A cumulative, blended GPA of 3.00* for all professional coursework from all colleges/universities attended;
A cumulative, blended GPA of 2.75* from all colleges/universities attended;
Transfer students who have completed Introduction to Classroom Teaching (or equivalent) at another institution must complete a required zero-hour course: EDU 301 Teacher Education at Fontbonne University

*Content/professional courses must be graded courses; pass/fail grades are not accepted

Program Approval with Conditions

This designation is available on a one-time only, one-semester basis, and indicates that the student is deficient in one or more of the above categories. The student may continue to major in a certification program with conditions once, for one semester only. Students who do not eradicate all deficiencies will not be allowed to continue in a certification program, will not be admitted into the teacher certification, and therefore, will not be allowed to student teach.

Rejection for Program Approval

Students who show little or no capability to successfully complete requirements for a certification program in the department will be rejected for program approval, will not be allowed to enroll for additional education coursework in that major, and will be referred for career counseling pursuant to a change of major. A General Studies major with an emphasis in education (which does not lead to certification), could be an option for such students.

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
HST 105 - United States to 1865 Credit(s): 3
OR
HST 106 - United States History Since 1865 Credit(s): 3
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 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 353 - Analysis and Correction of Reading Difficulties for Pathways 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): 3
HEP 119 - Essential Concepts for Health and Fitness Credit(s): 3

Graduation Requirement

Students must complete one course in religion.

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

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