Professional Course Work (81 semester hours)

• CDS 2200 - Language Acquisition. Credits: 3
• EDF 2555G - Education in a Diverse Society: The Multilingual/Multicultural Classroom. Credits: 3
• EDF 4550 - Critical Focus on Education. Credits: 3
• EDU 2022 - Teaching and Learning with Technology in Classrooms. Credits: 2
• ELE 2050 - The Whole Child: Teaching and Learning in the Educational Environment. Credits: 3
• SPE 2000 - Disabilities in the Context of Education and the Life Span. Credits: 2
• SPE 3000 - Education of Individuals with Exceptional Learning Needs. Credits: 3
• SPE 3100 - Learning Differences of Individuals with Moderate to Severe Exceptional Learning Needs. Credits: 3
• SPE 3200 - Learning Differences of Individuals with Mild/Moderate Exceptional Learning Needs. Credits: 4
• SPE 3201 - Observation of Individuals with Severe to Mild/Moderate Exceptional Learning Needs Across Severity Levels. Credits: 3
• SPE 3600 - Behavioral Principles in Special Education. Credits: 3
• SPE 3700 - Individualized Independence Curriculum and Materials. Credits: 3
• SPE 4525 - Communication and Early Literacy Skills of Children (Birth to 8) At Risk and with Exceptional Learning Needs. Credits: 3
• SPE 4530 - Facilitating Language and Literacy in Individuals with Exceptional Learning Needs. Credits: 3
• SPE 4600 - Community Services and Communication with Families of Learners with Exceptional Learning Needs. Credits: 3
• SPE 4700 - Individualized General Curriculum and Materials. Credits: 3
• SPE 4730 - Curriculum Adaptation and Consultation for Individuals With Exceptional Learning Needs. Credits: 3
• SPE 4741 - Independent Study. Credits: 1 to 3

• (register for 3 semester hours)

• SPE 4800 - Diagnosis and Assessment of Learners with Exceptional Learning Needs. Credits: 4
• SPE 4900 - Instructional Strategies for Individuals with Exceptional Learning Needs. Credits: 6
• SPE 4901 - Practicum with Individuals with Exceptional Learning Needs. Credits: 4
• SPE 4910 - Non-Licensure Programming and Services for Individuals with Disabilities. Credits: 6
• SPE 4911 - Internship. Credits: 8

Other Requirements (21 semester hours)

• Senior Seminar

• PLS 1153G - American Government and Constitution. Credits: 3

• or

• HIS 3600G - The U.S. Constitution and the Nation. Credits: 3

• (or an equivalent US Constitution course)

• ENG 3001 - Advanced Composition. Credits: 3
• HPR 1120(HST 1120) - Basic CPR. Credits: 1

• (See Footnote 2)

• HPR 3000(HST 3000) - Health Concepts for Teachers. Credits: 2

• (See Footnote 2)

• KSR 3000(KSS 3000) - Fitness Concepts for Teachers. Credits: 1

• (See Footnote 2)

• MAT 1420 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I. Credits: 3
• MAT 2420G - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II. Credits: 3
• MAT 3420 - Teaching Mathematics in Grades PreK-6. Credits: 2

Footnotes:

² HPR 1120 may be waived with current CPR card. A minimum of three semester hours of HPR/KSR 3000 required. 

One lab science is required with a minimum of 7 semester hours in Science coursework.

Successful completion of two courses in a single foreign language is a graduation requirement; 2 years in foreign language in high school with a “C” or better each semester may be substituted for requirement.

A three-semester hour diversity course and a third world/non-western course are required. One course may satisfy both requirements and may be a Humanities or Social Science course.

Departmental Approval to Complete Internship must be granted prior to Registering for the Internship Course.