Department of Educational Theory & Practice (cont'd)

Bachelor of Science in Education
Elementary Education/Special Education (P-12) Double Major

This program leads to licensure in teaching at the elementary school level (K-8) and an endorsement to teach special education (P-12). This double major requires the completion of the basic courses required in regular Broadfield Major in Elementary Education and the additional courses required to qualify for a Special Education Major (P-12).

	Credits
Academic Foundations Requirements Academic Foundations requirements are in place effective with this catalog. Appropriate general education programs as per catalogs predating Academic Foundations will be accepted. See requirements for Broadfield Elementary Education major on page 260.	37

Additional Courses for Elementary Education/Special Education
ART 101 Fundamentals of Art for Elementary Teachers	2
GPHY 121 Human Geography OR HSTR 102 Western Civilization II	3
M 130 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I	3
Total	8

Professional Education Core - Elementary
EDCI 300 Curriculum Theory and Design	3
EDCI 385 Junior Field Experience	2
EDCI 485 Student Teaching (Elementary)	12
EDF 120 Society, Schools and Teachers	3
EDF 225 Human Development in Education.	3
EDF 250 Educational Psychology	3
EDF 450 Philosophical, Legal & Ethical Issues in Education	3
HHP 201 Core Concepts in Health	3
SPED 260 Introduction to Teaching Exceptional Learners	3
Total Professional Education Core Credits	35

Required Elementary Courses
EDCI 301 Teaching Language Arts and Children’s Literature	4
EDCI 302 Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School	3
EDCI 303 Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School	3
EDCI 304 Teaching Science in the Elementary School	3
EDCI 305 Teaching Art in the Elementary School	3
EDCI 306 Teaching Music In the Elementary School	3
HHP 314 Health Enhancement Strategies in the Elementary School K-8	3
RD 401 Reflective Practices in Teaching Reading	4
Total Elementary Education Required credits	26

Required Special Education Courses
RD 417 Diagnostic Teaching of Reading (Note: RD 401 is a prerequisite for RD 417)	3
SPED 310 Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities	3
SPED 311 Teaching Students with Emotional Disturbance	3
SPED 312 Teaching Students with Developmental Disabilities	3
SPED 375 Teaching, Learning and Behavior in the Schools	3
SPED 400 Legal and Current Issues in Special Education	3
SPED 405 Assessment of Students with Disabilities	3
SPED 415 Individualizing Curriculum (Preschool-12th Grade)	3
SPED 420 Teaching Special Populations	3
SPED 484 Special Education Student Teaching	9
Total Special Education Required credits	36

Total minimum credits required for double major	101
Total minimum credits required for degree with double major	138
May satisfy Academic Foundations requirements. Certain courses in this program have prerequisites; students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites.*

SUGGESTED PLAN OF STUDY
Bachelor of Science in Education
Elementary Education/ Special Education (P-12) Double Major

This sample schedule is a suggested plan for students to follow in completing the double major of Elementary Education and Special Education. Due to course changes and staff assignments, students may not be able to follow the plan exactly. Students should consult with their faculty advisors to plan classes before registering each semester.

First Year	F	S
ART 101		2
WRIT 101	3
EDF 120	3
COMT 130	3
PSCI 210	3
HSTR 102		3
M 130	3
M 131		3
MUSC 100		3
PSSC 101 with Lab		4
Ac Found-Humanities	3
SPED 260		3
Total	18	18
Second Year	F	S
BIOL 101	3
EDF 225	3
EDF 250		3
WRIT 201	3
GPHY 121 or HSTR 102		3
HHP 201	3
HSTA 101 or 102		3
NAMS 181 or 211		3
SPED 310	3
SPED 311		3
SPED 312		3
Total	15	18
Apply for Admission to Teacher Education Program Spring Semester.
Third Year	F	S
EDCI 300	3
EDCI 301	4
EDCI 302	3
EDCI 303		3
EDCI 304		3
EDCI 385		2
HHP 314		3
RD 401	4
SPED 375		3
SPED 400		3
SPED 405	3
SPED 420	3
Total	19	17
Fourth Year	F	S
EDCI 305	3
EDCI 306	2
EDF 450	3
EDCI 485 Student Teaching		9
RD 17 (Note: RD 401 is a prerequisite for RD 417)	3
SPED 415	3
SPED 484 Student Teaching		9
Total	14	18
Apply to Student Teach Fall Semester.
Apply to Graduate Fall Semester.
Apply for licensure Spring Semester.

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Department of Educational Theory & Practice (cont'd)

Bachelor of Science in Education Elementary Education/Special Education (P-12) Double Major

Bachelor of Science in Education
Elementary Education/Special Education (P-12) Double Major