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 1110*
Languages (3 Credits)
History (3 Credits)
Political Science (3 Credits)
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 Education/Special Education Related requirements will also satisfy the General Education requirement: ENG 2620, two Math and two Science.
Major Requirements (27 Credits)
Related Requirements - (3 Credits)
Complete one Advanced Writing course (3 Credits):
Education - Childhood/Special Education Major Requirements (40 total Credits)
Sophomore, Junior & Senior 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 | Field Experience 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 Related Requirements (15 Credits)
The Childhood/Special Education Related requirements also satisfy the General Education Literature, Math and Science requirements.
| ENG 2620 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| Two Math courses | 6 |
| Two Science courses | 6 |
Electives (0-1 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: 120-121