Requirements
General Education Requirements (32 Credits)
Acceptable courses listed under General Education Requirements.
Art History (3 Credits)
Music History (3 Credits)
English Composition (3 Credits) ENG 1100*
History (3 Credits)
Political Science (3 Credits)
Psychology (3 Credits) PSY 2040 or PSY 2050
Philosophy (3 Credits)
Theology and Religious Studies (3 Credits)
Ethics (3 Credits)
Physical Education (1 Credit)
Core Course (4 credits)
*ENG 1200 required for grades lower than a “B” in ENG 1100.
NOTE: The General Education requirement is 44, and has been adjusted to 32, because the following Major requirements will also satisfy the Languages requirement: One SPA language. The Education Related requirement of two Math and two Science will also satisfy the General Education.
Major Requirements (30 Credits)
Complete 12 credits from the following (12 Credits)
Education Childhood Special Education Major Requirements (40 Credits)
EDU courses are taken during the second, third and fourth years.
| EDU 1000 | Eportfolio | 0 |
| EDU 2290 | Strategies for All Learners in the Diverse Classroom | 3 |
| EDU 2300 | Field Experience in a School Setting | 0 |
| EDU 2310 | Assessment: Uncovering the Abilities of Students with Disabilities in the School Setting | 3 |
| EDU 2350 | Students with Disabilities in the School Setting: Characteristics and Educational Needs for the Classroom Teacher | 3 |
| EDU 2600 | Foundations of Education for Regular and Special Education Teachers | 3 |
| EDU 2610 | Law and Professionalism in Inclusive Settings | 1 |
| EDU 2650 | Critical Examination of Issues in Education | 3 |
| EDU 3380 | Literacy in the Content Areas for Childhood Teachers | 6 |
| EDU 3410 | Mathematics in the Diverse Classroom Birth-Grade 2/Childhood 1-6 | 3 |
| EDU 3460 | Science in the Diverse Classroom Birth-Grade 2/Childhood 1-6/Adolescent 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 3510 | Social Studies in the Diverse Classroom Birth-Grade 2/Childhood 1-6 | 3 |
| EDU 3570 | Pre-Student Teaching in a School Setting-Childhood/Special Education Program | 0 |
| EDU 4820 | Childhood/Special Education Student Teaching | 8 |
| EDU 4900 | Student Teaching Seminar-All Certification Programs | 1 |
EDU 2300: pre- or co-requisite to first EDU course
Education Childhood/Special Education Literature Requirement (3 Credits)
This course also satisfies the General Education Literature requirement.
Education Childhood/Special Education Math Requirement (6 Credits)
Two Math courses (6 credits)
These courses also satisfy the General Education Math requirement.
| MAT 2090 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers from an Advanced Standpoint - Number Sense and Operations | 3 |
| MAT 2100 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers from an Advanced Standpoint - Algebra, Geometry and Probability and Statistics | 3 |
Education Childhood/Special Education Science Requirement (6 Credits)
Two Science courses (6 credits)
These courses also satisfy the General Education Science requirement.
Electives (3 Credits)
The Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) requirement for a B.S. degree is met. FST 1000 counts towards required Electives.
(Adjust Electives needed for having a Minor(s), Remedials, ESL, Honors Programs, PED/FST waivers as needed, under consultation with advisor.)
Total Credit Hours: 120