Special Education Major & Learning Behavior Specialist I

This major prepares student through theory and practice to work with special education students. Aspiring teachers will have to opportunity to observe and work hands-on with students with exceptionalities.

 

Core Professional Education Courses:

EDUC 121 Instructional Technology 3
EDUC 200 Transfer Seminar (transfer students only) 1
EDUC 210 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3
EDUC 211 Beginning Field Experience 1
EDUC 215 Physical Development and Health Education 2
EDUC 220 Educational Psychology 3
EDUC 230 Survey of the Exceptional Individual 3
EDUC 240 Legal and Historical Issues in Education 2
EDUC 330 Classroom Assessment 3

Program Specific Pedagogical Studies:

Elementary Education Semester (Spring Semester only)

EDUC 350 Elementary Intermediate Field Experience for Math/Science/Social Studies 3
EDUC 352 Elementary Intermediate Field Experience for Reading/Language Arts I 3
EDUC 375 Methods of Teaching Mathematics in the Elem. School 3
EDUC 385 Methods of Teaching Social Studies/ Science in the Elem. School 3
EDUC 393 Discipline and Classroom Management in Inclusionary Classroom (K-12) 2
EDUC 395 Methods of Elementary Teaching Reading/ Language Arts in the Elementary School 3

Professional Semester I (Fall Semester only)

EDUC 372 Assessment & Diagnosis of Special Needs 3
EDUC 383 Characteristics and Methods of Teaching Individuals with Mild to Moderate Disabilities 4
EDUC 383 Specialized Curriculum & Inclusion in Special Education 3
EDUC 389 Early Childhood and Language Development 3
EDUC 471 Special Education Intermediate Field Experience for Mild to Moderate Disabilities 6

Professional Semester II (Spring Semester only)

EDUC 399 Consultation, Transition & Collaboration in Special Education 3
EDUC 476 Professional Growth Seminar 1
EDUC 478 Special Education K-12 Advanced Field Experience for Mild to Moderate Disabilities (Student Teaching) 6 
EDUC 475 Elementary Education Advanced Field Experience 6

 

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*Information and Courses subject to change.