Special Education
Required credits to graduate with this dual certification/double major degree:
| Early Childhood Special Education |
169 |
| Elementary Special Education |
151-153 |
| Secondary Special Education |
152-180 |
Students desiring certification as an entry level special educator (strategist) must complete the essential studies requirements for the baccalaureate degree and double major in both professional education (early childhood, elementary or secondary) and special education. Professional education core requirements are established for early childhood education, elementary education and secondary education degrees. Secondary education requires additional study in the content area of choice. Special education majors must complete at least 5 semester hours of student teaching in special education in addition to the 10 semester hour core requirement. The special education major is offered both entirely online and through a hybrid of online and on campus courses; the major can also be added to existing baccalaureate degrees with a minimum of 30 unduplicated additional credits.
Special Education majors must complete 36 hours of essential studies with a minimum “C” grade: COMM 110, ENGL 110, ENGL 120 or ENGL 125, MATH 103, GEOG 103, and PSYC 111 and follow all prerequisites for their respective certification level and the Teacher Education program. Secondary majors may include additional essential studies prerequisites. See appropriate major.
*A cumulative GPA of 2.75 must be earned in teaching majors and professional education courses. A grade of “C” or better is required for all professional and methods education courses, excluding EDUC 250 and EDUC 298 where a “B” is required.
HPER 100-Concepts of Fitness and Wellness, CIS 112-Introduction to Word Processing, CIS 114-Introduction to Spreadsheet Applications, CIS 118-Introduction to Presentation Graphics are institutional requirements (5 SH).
Student Learning Outcomes:
- SLO 1: Students will demonstrate instructional strategies and assessments that are developmentally appropriate for diverse learners.
- SLO 2: Students will observe, document, and analyze characteristics, behaviors and learning environments of populations with special needs.
- SLO 3: Students will apply effective verbal and non-verbal communication, multi-media, computers, and current technology skills in education settings.
- SLO 4: Students will demonstrate professional and ethical practice through collaborative interactions.
Requirements
Early Childhood Special Education Core Requirements:
Elementary Special Education Core Requirements
Secondary Special Education Core Requirements:
Secondary Special Education Core 45 SH
Secondary Professional Education Core 37 SH
Secondary Professional Education
Composite in Biology Education 57 SH
Composite in Chemistry Education 53 SH
Composite in Social Science Education 43 SH
English Education 34 SH
Geography Education 32 SH
Health Education 32 SH
History Education 34 SH
Mathematics Education 29 SH
Physical Education 38 SH
Essential Studies 36 SH
Institutional Requirements 5 SH