Requirements
General Education Requirements (35 Credits)
Acceptable courses listed under General Education Requirements.
Art History (3 Credits)
Music History (3 Credits)
English Composition (3 Credits) ENG 1100*
Languages (3 Credits)
History, Political Science, Sociology (6 Credits in Total)
Psychology (3 Credits) PSY 2040 or PSY 2050
Philosophy (3 Credits)
Theology/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 35, because the following Major or Related requirements will also satisfy the General Education requirement: ENG 2620, MAT 1150A and a Science. The Education Childhood/Early Childhood Related requirement is met because the following Major or Related requirements are taken—MAT 2210 and a second Science course.
Major Requirements (26 Credits)
| MAT 1150A | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| MAT 2090 | Mathematics for Elementary Education - Number Sense and Operations | 3 |
| MAT 2100 | Mathematics for Elementary Education - Algebra, Geometry and Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MAT 2210 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MAT 2510 | Modern Geometry | 3 |
| MAT 3240 | History and Philosophy of Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 4900 | Mathematics Senior Seminar | 3 |
Complete 4 more MAT Elective credits: Under consultation with advisor
Related Requirements (9-11 Credits)
Complete two Science courses (6-8 credits)
Complete one CIS/CSC course (3 credits)
| CSC 1020 | Computer Applications and CIS | 3 |
| CIS 1030 | Visual Programming | 3 |
| CIS 1120 | Introduction to Web Design and Development | 3 |
| CSC 1200 | Fundamental Programming | 3 |
| CIS 2350 | Object-Oriented Programming and Design | 3 |
Education 5 Year Childhood/Special Education Major Requirements (55 Credits)
EDU courses are taken during the second, third, fourth and fifth 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 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 5130 | Meeting the Needs of Culturally Diverse Students in Inclusive Classrooms in Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Adolescence 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 5240 | Diverse Abilities and Needs of Students in Inclusive Classrooms Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Adolescence 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 5275 | Characteristics of Students with Disabilities, Including Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder | 3 |
| EDU 5276 | Assessment, Diagnosis and Evaluation of Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDU 5277 | Strategies, Methods and Environments for Teaching Childhood Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDU 5282 | Curriculum, Content, Practices and Environmental Issues for Teaching Students with Disabilities PreK-12 (Curriculum and Instructions for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDU 5283 | Strategies, Methods, & Environments for Teaching Students with Disabilities PreK-12 | 3 |
| EDU 5479 | Pre-Student Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms | 0 |
| EDU 5505 | Student Teaching Seminar Part 1 Baccalaureate/Master Degrees | 0 |
| EDU 5506 | Student Teaching Seminar Part 2 Baccalaureate/Master Degrees | 0 |
| EDU 5596 | Student Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms Part 1 Baccalaureate/Master Degrees | 3 |
| EDU 5597 | Student Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms Part 2 Baccalaureate/Master Degrees | 3 |
| EDU 5645 | Research in Education | 3 |
Take one EDU Elective course (3 Credits)
| EDU 5140 | Teaching English as a New Language | 3 |
| EDU 5210 | Curriculum, Strategies, Methodology and Materials in Early Childhood Education, Birth - Grade 2 | 3 |
| EDU 5220 | Current Issues in Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 2: Assessment of Progress, Relationships, Families, Legal and Community Issues | 3 |
| EDU 5230 | Instructional Applications of the Internet - Integrating Digital Age Tools into Instruction, Classroom Management, Communication and Collaboration | 3 |
| EDU 5350 | Science Education in Society | 3 |
| EDU 5393 | Latin American Culture and Civilization for the Inclusive Classroom of Adolescent Diverse Learners | 3 |
Education Childhood Literature Requirement (3 Credits)
This course also satisfies the General Education Literature requirement.
Electives (0-1 Credit)
The Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) requirement for a B.S. degree is met. FST 1000 counts towards required Electives. No Electives are required if FST is waived. Total degree credits vary due to Related Requirements variations.
(Adjust Electives needed for having a Minor(s), Remedials, ESL, Honors Programs, PED/FST waivers as needed, under consultation with advisor.)
Total Credit Hours: 128-130