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Elementary Special Education
 

Special Education Option: Elementary

This program will endorse an individual to teach Elementary Special Education (Mild/Moderate Disabled) in grades Kindergarten through nine.

 

 

Hrs

EDUC 325* Teaching Lang Arts in Elem/Middle School 3
EDUC 326* Teaching Social Studies in Elem/Middle School 3
EDUC 327* Teaching Math in Elem/Middle School 3
EDUC 328* Teaching Science in Elem/Middle School 3
EDUC 334* Teaching Reading in Elementary School 3
EDUC 403* Diagnostic & Remedial Reading 3
EDUC 405* Diagnostic & Remedial Math 3
EDUC 438* Professional Collaboration with Parents and Families 3
SPED 290 Education of Learners with Mental Disabilities 2
SPED 300* Assessment in Special Education 3
SPED 307* Practicum in Special Education 2
SPED 353* Speech Correction & Development 3
SPED 385* Education of Students with Learning Disabilities 2
SPED 430* Methods of Special Education Program Management 3
SPED 440* Behavior Management 3
SPED 465* Education of Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders 2
  Total for Special Education Option Elementary 44

 

Education Core

All students seeking certification in any endorsement option area are required to complete the following courses. Educ 209 is a prerequisite (or co-requisite) for the other courses, so plan to take Educ 208/209 during your first semester of Education coursework.

 

EDUC 205** Educational Psychology

3

EDUC 208** Teacher Education: Principles & Practicum

3

EDUC 209** Teacher Education Orientation

0

EDUC 255** Diversity in Education 3
EDUC 300* Classroom Management & Effective Teaching

3

EDUC 317* Tests and Measurements 3
EDUC 400* Professional Practices 2
SPED 200** Introduction to Special Education 3
SPED 435* Student Teaching 12
EDUC 420* Student Teaching Seminar 1
  Total for Education Core 33
  Total for Special Education Elementary Endorsement 77

 

Note: Required Program Prerequisite:

PSYC 250** Human Growth & Development 3

 

* Course requires admission to Teacher Education prior to enrollment.

** Students must complete these courses and PE 101 prior to receiving admission to Teacher Education