B.S. Major in Special Education
(K-8 Interventionist; 6-12 Interventionist; K-12 Comprehensive)
Program Coordinator: Dr. Aundrea McFall
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126 HOURS
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For a complete listing of requirements for graduation, see Academics: Degree/Graduation
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I. Liberal Arts Core Requirements |
34 hours |
listed in this catalog under Academics: Liberal Arts Display
Limit III. A. Behavioral Sciences to SOC 241 General Sociology
Limit III. B. BIO: 100, 105, 110, 111, 112, or 211 (must include related lab)
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
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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
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(3)
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ART 201 |
Introduction to Photography |
(3) |
ART 234
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Introduction to Creativity (W)
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(3)
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MUS 110
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Music Appreciation
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(3)
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MUS 214
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The Development of American Music
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(3)
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THE 160
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Introduction to Theatre
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(3)
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THE 265
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Acting I
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(3)
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THE 299A |
New York Theatre Survey |
(3) |
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B. Choose one (1) of the following Science courses:
(must include related lab)
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3-4 hrs
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PHS 111
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Physical Science I OR |
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 II Lab
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(1)
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III. Major Professional Core for Special Education (K-12):
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43 hours
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EDU 130 |
Introduction to Education (W)
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3 |
EDU 250 |
Professional Reflective Seminar I |
2 |
PSY 201 |
Child Development and Lab |
3 |
PSY 306 |
Educational Psychology (W) |
3 |
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Must be admitted to Teacher Education to take the following: |
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EDU 310 |
Literacy I: Emergent Literacy Methods Across Content Areas |
3 |
EDU 311 |
Literacy II: Literature and Literacy (W) |
3 |
EDU 327 |
Tests and Measurement |
3 |
EDU 330 |
Teaching Mathematics: Methods, Strategies, & Techniques |
3 |
EDU 350* |
Professional Reflective Seminar II |
1 |
EDU 428* |
Classroom Management |
2 |
RDG 312 |
Literacy III: Teaching Literacy |
4 |
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Must be admitted to Student Teaching to take the following: |
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EDU 448 |
Student Teaching, K-12 |
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EDU 450 |
Professional Reflection and Planning Seminar III |
1 |
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IV. Choose one (1) of the following areas of emphasis:
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9 hours
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A. K-8 Interventionist:
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EDU 415*
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Literacy IV: Teaching Methods Across Content Areas
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(3)
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SPE 347
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Practical Applications in Special Education
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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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OR:
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B. 6-12 Interventionist:
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EDU431E*
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Educational Methods, Strategies, and Techniques, Secondary
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(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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OR:
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C. K-12 Comprehensive:
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EDU 415*
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Literacy IV: Teaching Methods Across Content Areas
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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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IV. Additional Required Courses for Licensure:
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27-30 hours
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HEA 216 |
Personal Health |
3 |
MAT 206
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Real Number System
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3
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POL 231
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American Government
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3
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SPE 240 |
Special Education Foundations (W) |
3 |
SPE 348 |
Technology and the Special Education Teacher |
3 |
SPE 441 |
Differentiated Instruction and Intervention |
3 |
SPE 444 |
Managing Behaviors of Students with Special Needs |
3 |
SPE 447 |
Assessment in Special Education |
3 |
SPE 448 |
Consultation with School, Family, and Community |
3 |
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Plus one (1) of the following: |
0-3 hours |
HEA 217
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First Aid and CPR OR
First Aid/Red Cross Certification
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(3)
(0)
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VI. Electives (including additional Bible)
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7-9 hours
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*These courses must be taken together the semester prior to student teaching. |
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