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Lower Elementary Education with Learning Disabilities Major

SUBJECT TO MDE APPROVAL

Requirements for the BS in Lower Elementary Education with Learning Disabilities Major

General Education Core 25 hours

(The following general education requirements are covered in the major or professional studies core: Lab Science, Social and Behavioral Science, Quantitative Competency, Diversity, and Historical Context.)

Lower Elementary Education (PreK - 3) Grade Band 58 hours

Literacy 15 hours

ECS 4443Emerging Language and Literacy

3
RDG 3313Children's Literature

3
RDG 4303Reading and Language Arts

3
RDG 4313Reading for Content Knowledge

3
RDG 4353Diversity and Language Arts

3

Mathematics 12 hours

ECS 3243Math and Science for Young Children

3
MAT 1103Intermediate Algebra

3
MAT 2213Math for Elementary Teachers I

3
MAT 2223Math for Elementary Teachers II

3

Science 11 hours

BIO 1011Biological Science I Lab

1
BIO 1013Biological Science I

3
MAT 3313Math and Science for the Elementary Teacher

3
NSC 2104Physical Science with Lab

4

Social Studies 9 hours

EDU 2313Social Studies Foundations

3
 
GEO 1013Introduction to Geography

3
OR
GEO 3113World Regional Geography

3
 
HIS 2513United States History to 1877

3

Core PreK - 3 Elementary Courses 11 hours

ECS 3523Early Childhood Learning and Standards

3
ECS 4313Classroom Interactions

3
ECS 4613Special Needs Children and Families

3
EDU 2232Research/Strategies for Teaching the Whole Child

2

Professional Studies Core 32 hours

Learning Disabilities Major (K - 12) 34 hours

EDS 3113Learning and Associated Disabilities

3
EDS 3133Advocacy, Collaboration, and Legal Issues in Special Education

3
EDS 3144Assessment in Special Education

4
EDS 3153Accommodations and Transitions

3
EDS 3163Trends and Issues in Teaching Students with LD

3
EDS 4153Behavior and Environment in Special Education

3
EDS 4163Reading and Language Arts for Students with LD

3
EDS 4173Writing and Study Skills for Students with LD

3
EDS 4183Math for Students with LD

3
EDS 4726Internship in Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities

6

Total Credit Hours: 149