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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Suggested Four-Year Program of Study: SPED-BS


 

Special Education Major, B.S.

 
FRESHMAN YEAR (31-32 credits)
Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
ENGL 1010 - Critical Reading and Expository Writing   3 ENGL 1020 - Critical Thinking and Argumentation   3
HIST 2010 - The United States to 1877   3 HIST 2020 - The United States since 1877   3
EDFN 2400 - Foundations for the Profession of Teaching                 3 Natural Science Course 4
Social & Behavioral Science Course 3 Fine Arts Course  3
Mathematics Course 3-4 SPED 2300 - Exceptional Learners in Schools and Communities   3
Fall Total 15-16 Spring Total 16

 

SOPHOMORE YEAR (30-33 credits)
Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
Oral Communication Course 3 EDFN 3310 - Educational Psychology   3
Natural Science Course 4 Humanities Course 3
Literature Course 3 Free Elective Course  2
HDAL 2310 - Developmental Psychology   3 MATH 1420 - Geometry Concepts for Teachers   3
MATH 1410 - Number Concepts and Algebraic Structure                           3 READ 3050 - Foundations of Literacy   3
    CSCI 1100 - Using Information Technology  or Proficiency exam *          0-3
Fall Total 16 Spring Total 14-17

 

JUNIOR YEAR (32 credits)
Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
SPED 3300 - Instructional Planning for Students with Exceptional Learning Needs               3 SPED 3445 - Medical Aspects and Applications of Assistive Technology   3
SPED 3400 - Classroom Environment and Behavior Management   3 SPED 4750 - Instructional and Transitional Services for Students with Disabilities    3
SPED 4302 - Family and Professional Partnerships   3 SPED 4497 - Teaching and Learning Strategies for Exceptional Learning Needs  3
SPED 4367 - Systematic Instruction for Functional and Academic Programming   3 SPED 4757 - Evidence-Based Instruction in Reading and Language Arts     3
SPED 4755 - Assessment and Programming for Students with Exceptional Learning Needs   3 SPED 4767 - Advanced Strategies for Behavioral Interventions   3
SPED 4825 - Preclinical Experience in Special Education   1 SPED 4825 - Preclinical Experience in Special Education   1
Fall Total 16 Spring Total 16

 

SUMMER SEMESTER (1 credit)
SPED 4425 - Pre-Residency: The First 6-weeks of School       1       

 

SENIOR YEAR (26 credits)
Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
EDFN 3301 - Issues in Education   3 SPED 4580 - Residency II Field Experience in Special Education                                                  9
SPED 4467 - Teaching Math to Students with Mild/Moderate Exceptional Learning Needs   3 SPED 4581 - Residency II Seminar in Special Education   3
SPED 4587 - Access to the General Curriculum for Students with Significant Disabilities    3    
SPED 4710 - Residency I in Special Education   5    
Fall Total 14 Spring Total 12

TOTAL= 120 credits

Note:


Proficiency exam may be taken for 0 credit in lieu of CSCI 1100 . Must be completed to meet Graduation requirements. Those students who complete the proficiency exam and are short credits towards their total degree requirements may be required to take additional electives.