Requirements for the B.S. Degree

Students who choose to become licensed in special education will major in special education. Since the requirements for the program are extensive, those who are interested should discuss the program with an education advisor early in their college career and select courses carefully to meet program and general education requirements.

Major Requirements:

• EDU 202 - Educational Theory and Practice 3 Semester Hours
• EDU 205 - Introduction to Teaching 3 Semester Hours
• EDU 208 - PRAXIS Core Academic Lab for Educators 1 Semester Hours
• EDU 210 - Introduction to Foundations of Reading 3 Semester Hours
• EDU 303 - Elementary Methods for Integrating Arts, Movement and Healthy Living Across the K-6 Curriculum 3 Semester Hours
• EDU 307 - Laboratory Methods in Science for the Elementary School Teacher 3 Semester Hours
• EDU 310 - Technology in Education 3 Semester Hours
• EDU 312 - Teaching K-2 Literacy 3 Semester Hours
• EDU 313 - Teaching 3-6 Literacy 3 Semester Hours
• EDU 321 - Curriculum in Elementary Education 3 Semester Hours
• EDU 344 - Elementary Methods and Materials in the Social Sciences 3 Semester Hours
• EDU 400 - Education Foundations and Diversity 3 Semester Hours
• EDU 406 - Teacher Education Licensure Test Preparation Lab 1 Semester Hours
• EDU 415 - Practicum in School Settings 3 Semester Hours
• EDU 416 - Classroom Management and Collaborative Leadership Seminar 3 Semester Hours
• MAT 302 - Teaching Mathematics in Elementary School 4 Semester Hours
• SPE 300 - Introduction to Exceptional Children 3 Semester Hours
• SPE 325 - Research Based Learning Strategies for Exceptional Students 3 Semester Hours
• SPE 326 - Research Based Learning Strategies for Math, Reading and Writing 3 Semester Hours
• SPE 327 - Assessment and Program Development in Special Education 3 Semester Hours
• SPE 328 - Applied Behavior Analysis and Intervention 3 Semester Hours
• SPE 427 - Seminar in Special Education 3 Semester Hours
• SPE 428 - Directed Teaching: Special Education 9 Semester Hours (Student Teaching)