Special Education Elementary Dual Preparation, Bachelor of Arts

Requirements for a major in Special Education/Elementary Dual Preparation:

Foundations (20 hours)

EDUC 120	Initial Practice Seminar	1
EDUC 121	Initial Practice Clinical Experience	0
EDUC 130	Technology in the Classroom	3
EDUC 202	Educational Psychology	3
PSYC 101	Introduction to Psychology	3
PSYC 206	Child Development	3
EDUC 253	Diverse Learners	3
EDUC 255	Early Childhood Transition Seminar	1
EDUC 312	Trauma Informed Schools & Classrooms	3

Reading/Language Arts (15 hours)

EDUC 219	Children's Literature	3
EDUC 221	Foundations of Reading	3
EDUC 322	Principles of Phonics	3
EDUC 361	Diagnosis & Correction of Reading Difficulties	3
EDUC 362	Developmental Literacy for Diverse Students	3

Core Content (28 hours)

EDUC 285	Principles of Math	3
EDUC 230	Integrated Arts	3
MATH 113	Math for Elementary Teachers	3
MATH 114	Geometry for Education Majors	3
HIST 101	United States History to 1877	3
HIST 119/RELI 119	The Ancient World	3
GEOL 101	Introduction to Environmental Geology	4
EDUC 183	Integrated Science for Teachers	3
EDUC 184	Integrated Social Studies for Teachers	3

Professional Pedagogy (34 hours)

EDUC 325	Instructional Design	3
EDUC 342	Instructional Methods Mild/Moderate Learners	3
EDUC 344	Classroom Management & Behavior Supports	3
EDUC 350	Assessment	3
EDUC 359	Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities	1
EDUC 406	Professional Practices Seminar	1
EDUC 443	Elementary Social Studies & Writing	3
EDUC 446	Instructional Methods for Elem STEM	5
EDUC 447	Inclusion/Special Education Seminar	1
EDUC 452	Culture & Language in the Classroom	3
EDUC 491	Elementary Dual Preparation Internship	9

Capstone (3 Hours)

EDUC 440

Professional Education Capstone Seminar

3

Total Credit Hours: 100