Education, Pre K-12 Education, Certification in Special Education, B.A. - Course Requirements

Concentration Requirements

Field experience is required.

Course ID

Course Name

Credits

EDEC 115

Foundations of Education

3

EDEC 202

Child Development and Learning

3

EDEC 205

Theory and Practice in Educational Psychology

3

EDEC 206

Engaging Learners through the Arts

3

EDEC 303

Mathematics Theory and Instruction

3

EDEC 304

Social Studies and the Young Child

3

EDEC 310

Language Arts Theory and Instruction

3

EDSP 203

Foundations in Inclusive Education for All Learners

3

EDSP 206

Collaboration and Assessment Practices to Meet the Needs of All Learners

3

EDSP 304

Collaboration and Best Practice Designs to Meet the Needsof All Learners

3

EDSP 308

Positive Management Strategies in Special Education

3

EDSP 350

Theory and Special Education Practicum I

1

EDSP 351

Theory and Special Education Practicum II

1

EDSP 405

Enhancing Communication and Literacy through Technology

3

EDSP 406

Student Teaching SPED/Pre K-4

12

EDSP 407

Assessment and Instructional Design in Special Education

3

EDSP 408

Family and Consultative Models

3

EDSP 409

Including Students with Significant Support Needs

3

EDSP 410

Secondary School Transition: Process and Issues

3

Related Education Requirements

  • EDUN 303 Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners 3

Related Requirements

  • ENGL 201 Heroes, Myths, & Monsters: World Literature I (included in Core curriculum) 3

Course ID

Course Name

Credits

MATH 110

Quantitative Literacy - higher level Mathematics substitution may be possible

3-4

MATH 111

Mathematical Foundations - higher level Mathematics substitution may be possible

3-4

Other Requirements

  • Successful completion of the School of Education comprehensive examination