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Special Education Elementary Dual Preparation, Bachelor of Arts

Requirements for a major in Special Education/Elementary Dual Preparation:

Foundations (20 hours)

EDUC 120Initial Practice Seminar

1
EDUC 171Integrated Practice I

0
EDUC 130Technology in the Classroom

3
EDUC 202Educational Psychology

3
PSYC 101Introduction to Psychology

3
PSYC 206Child Development

3
EDUC 253Diverse Learners

3
EDUC 271Integrated Practice II

0
EDUC 254Transition Planning Seminar

1
EDUC 312Trauma Informed Schools & Classrooms

3

Reading/Language Arts (15 hours)

EDUC 219Children's Literature

3
EDUC 221Foundations of Reading

3
EDUC 272Integrated Practice III

0
EDUC 322Principles of Phonics

3
EDUC 361Diagnosis & Correction of Reading Difficulties

3
EDUC 362Developmental Literacy for Diverse Students

3

Core Content (25 hours)

EDUC 180Principles of Mathematics for Teachers I

3
MATH 113Math for Elementary Teachers

3
MATH 114Geometry for Education Majors

3
HIST 101United States History to 1877

3
HIST 220Introduction to Human Geography

3
BIOL 101Modern Biology

3
BIOL 105Introductory Biology Laboratory I

1
EDUC 183Integrated Science for Teachers

3
EDUC 184Integrated Social Studies for Teachers

3

Professional Pedagogy (35 hours)

EDUC 325Instructional Design

3
EDUC 326Instructional Design Practicum

1
EDUC 344Classroom Management & Behavior Supports

3
EDUC 350Assessment

3
EDUC 359Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities

1
EDUC 405Elementary Programs & Models

2
EDUC 406Professional Practices Seminar

1
EDUC 452Culture & Language in the Classroom

3
EDUC 490Elementary Dual Preparation Internship I

9
EDUC 491Elementary Dual Preparation Internship II

9

Junior Core

The following courses, counted elsewhere in the major, fulfill the Junior Core requirement of the PioPathway.
EDUC 120Initial Practice Seminar

1
EDUC 359Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities

1
EDUC 406Professional Practices Seminar

1

Capstone (3 Hours)

EDUC 440Professional Education Capstone Seminar

3

Total Credit Hours: 98