2011-2013 Undergraduate Catalog

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
General Education Requirements
General Education requirements are in place effective with this catalog.  Appropriate general education programs as per catalogs predating General Education will be accepted.
See requirements for Broadfield Elementary Education major on page 282.
37
 
Additional Courses for Elementary Education/Special Education
ARTZ 102 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
EDU 381 Curriculum Theory and Design 3
EDU 353 Junior Field Experience 2
EDU 495B Student Teaching:  K-8 12
EDU 200 Introduction to Education 3
EDU 220 Human Growth and Development 3
EDU 221 Educational Psychology and Measurement. 3
EDU 406 Philosophical, Legal and 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
EDU 397A Methods:  K-8 Language Arts 4
EDU 397B Methods:  K-8 Social Studies 3
EDU 397C Methods:  K-8 Mathematics 3
EDU 397D Methods:  K-8 Science 3
EDU 397E Methods:  K-8 Art 3
EDU 397F Methods:  K-8 Music 3
HHP 314 Health Enhancement Strategies in the Elementary School K-8  
EDU 433 Reflective Practices in Teaching Reading 4
Total Elementary Education Required credits 26
 
Required Special Education Courses
EDU 438 Literacy Assessment, Diagnosis and Instruction
(Note:  EDU 433 is a prerequisite for EDU 438)
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 General Education 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
ARTZ 102   2
WRIT 101 3  
EDU 200 3  
COMT 130 3  
PSCI 210 3  
HSTR 102    3
M 130 3  
M 131   3
MUSI 101   3
PHSX 105 with Lab   4
Gen Ed-Humanities 3  
SPED 260    3
Total 18 18
Second Year F S
BIOB 101 3  
EDU 220 3  
EDU 221   3
WRIT 201 3  
GPHY 121 or HSTR 102   3
HHP 201 3  
HSTA 101 or 102   3
NASX 105 or 205   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
EDU 381 3  
EDU 397A 4  
EDU 397B 3  
EDU 397C   3
EDU 397D   3
EDU 353    2
HHP 314   3
EDU 433 4  
SPED 375   3
SPED 400   3
SPED 405 3  
SPED 420 3  
Total 19 17
Fourth Year F S
EDU 397E 3  
EDU 397F 2  
EDU 406 3  
EDU 495B Student Teaching   9
EDU 438
(Note:  EDU 433 is a prerequisite for EDU 438)
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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