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B.S. Major in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Concentration in
Elementary Education (K-5)/ M.A.T. in Special Education (Initial
Teaching Licensure)
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152 Hours
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Program Coordinator/Director: Mrs. Shawna Northrop
For a complete listing of requirements for graduation, see Academics: Degree/Graduation
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I. Liberal Arts Core Requirements:
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34 hours |
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Listed in this catalog under Academics: Liberal Arts Core
Limit III. A. Behavioral Sciences to SOC 241 General Sociology
Limit III. B. BIO: 100, 105, 110, 111, 112, or 211
Limit III. C. 1. History to HIS 221 American History I or HIS 222
American History II
Limit III. C. 2 Critical and Creative Works to Literature (ENG: 215,
225, or 235)
Limit III. C. 3 Humanities Capstone to HUM 495 Values in Human
Thought and Action
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II. Additional Liberal Arts Core Requirements for the Major:
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6-7 hours
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A. Choose one (1) of the following Fine Arts Courses:
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3 hours
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ART 110
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Art Appreciation OR
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(3)
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ART 201
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Introduction to Photography OR |
(3) |
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ART 234
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Introduction to Creativity (W) OR
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(3)
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MUS 110
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Music Appreciation OR
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(3)
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MUS 214
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The Development of American Music OR
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(3)
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THE 160
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Introduction to Theatre OR
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(3)
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THE 265
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Acting I OR
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(3)
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THE 299A
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New York Theatre Survey |
(3) |
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B. Choose one (1) of the following options:
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3-4 hours
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PHS 111
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Physical Science I OR
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(3)
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PHS 112
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Physical Science II
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(3)
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OR:
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CHE 121
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General Chemistry I WITH
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(3)
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CHE 121L
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General Chemistry I Lab
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(1)
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III. Major Professional Core for Elementary Education (K-5):
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27 hours
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EDU 130
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Introduction to Education (W)
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3
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SPE 240
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Special Education Foundation (W)
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3
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| EDU 250 |
Professional Reflective Seminar I |
2 |
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Must be admitted to Teacher Education to take the following:
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EDU 310
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Literacy I: Emergent Literacy Methods Across Content Areas |
3 |
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EDU 311
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Literacy II: Literature and Literacy (W) |
3 |
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EDU 320
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Technology in the Classroom
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3
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EDU 327
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Tests and Measurement
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3
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EDU 330
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Teaching Mathematics: Methods, Strategies, and Techniques
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3
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RDG 312
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Literacy III: Teaching Literacy i
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4
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IV. Additional Required Courses:
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39-42 hours
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HEA 216
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Personal Health
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3
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HUM 320
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Diversity In America (W) |
3 |
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MAT 206
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The Real Number System |
3 |
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POL 231
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American Government |
3 |
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PSY 201
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Child Development and Lab |
3 |
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PSY 306
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Educational Psychology (W) |
3 |
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SPA 131
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Elementary Spanish I |
3 |
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SPA 132
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Elementary Spanish II |
3 |
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Humanities Electives (upper-division) |
9 |
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Math & Natural Science Electives (upper-division) |
6 |
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Plus one (1) of the following:
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0-3 hours |
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HEA 217
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First Aid and CPR OR
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(3)
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First Aid/Red Cross Certification
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(0)
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V. Required Core for M.A.T. in Special Education
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19 hours
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EDU 500*
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Introduction to Graduate Studies
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1
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EDU 501
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Research Methods
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3
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EDU 512
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Procedures in Classroom Management
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3
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| EDU 548** |
Advanced Literacy IV: Teaching Methods Across Content Areas |
3 |
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SPE 547
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Assessment in Special Education
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3
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SPE 548
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Consultation with School, Family, and Community
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3
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SPE 578
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Technology and the Special Education Teacher
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3
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VI. Choose one (1) of the following areas of emphasis:
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12 hours
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A. K-8 Interventionist:
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(12 hours)
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SPE 347
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Practical Applications in Special Education |
3 |
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SPE 441
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Differentiated Instruction and Intervention |
3 |
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SPE 444
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Managing Behaviors of Students with Special Needs
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3
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SPE 461
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Characteristics and Needs of Exceptional Children I
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3
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B. 6-12 Interventionist:
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(12 hours)
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SPE 441
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Differentiated Instruction and Intervention |
3 |
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SPE 444
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Managing Behaviors of Students with Special Needs |
3 |
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SPE 449
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Transitional and Vocational Education
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3
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SPE 471
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Characteristics and Needs of Exceptional Children II
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3
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C. K-12 Comprehensive:
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(12 hours)
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SPE 441
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Differentiated Instruction and Intervention |
3 |
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SPE 444
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Managing Behaviors of Students with Special Needs
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3 |
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SPE 471
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Characteristics and Needs of Exceptional Children II
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3
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SPE 483
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Health and Related Issues
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3
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VII. Additional Courses Required for Licensure:
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13 hours
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EDU 524
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Enhanced Student Teaching
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12
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EDU 550A
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Professional Reflection and Planning
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1
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