Special Education B.S.ED.
Special Education Program Goals
The goal of the Special Education program is to prepare teacher candidates for entry to special education professional practice with knowledge and skills and skills to practice safely, ethically and effectively with a multi-categorical population of students with special needs. Special education candidates must master appropriate core academic subject matter as well as be prepared for the complex challenges of teaching individuals with exceptional learning needs. The Special Education program seeks to prepare students to:
Apply specialized pedagogical knowledge subject matter content.
Master appropriate core academic subject matter content.
Demonstrate instructional strategies and assessments that are developmentally appropriate for diverse learners.
Observe, document, and analyze characteristics, behaviors and learning environments of populations with special needs.
Demonstrate professional dispositions and ethical practice through collaborative interactions.
Apply effective verbal and non-verbal communication, multi-media, and using current technology skills in specialized settings.
Special Education majors must complete 36 hours of essential studies. The following Essential Studies courses require a minimum grade of "C": COMM 110, ENGL 110, ENGL 120 or ENGL 125, GEOG 103, MATH 103 or 104, and PSYC 111. Follow all prerequisites for the Teacher Education program.
A list of approved essential studies courses is available here.
Criteria for Admission, Continuance, and Exiting the Teacher Education Program
Student Learning Outcomes:
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SLO 1: Learner & Learning: Students understand diversity in learning and developmental processes and create supportive and safe learning environments for students to thrive.
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SLO 2: Content: Students understand subject matter deeply and flexibly so they can advance their students’ learning, address misconceptions and apply ideas to everyday life.
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SLO 3: Instructional Practice: Students will plan instruction, utilize effective instructional strategies and technologies, and continuously assess students for mastery and decision-making purposes.
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SLO 4: Professional Responsibility: Students will take responsibility for student learning, collaborative relationships, their own professional growth, and the advancement of the profession.
Core Requirements
A minor or second major is not required with this program.
Special Education Core Courses
Professional Education Courses
Professional Education Courses
Total Credit Hours: 126