B.S. ED. in Special Education PK-12 - Gateway
Four-Year Degree Pathway Example
Four-year plans may vary based on course availability and individual goals. Students should consult their advisor about degree requirements and reference the Course Catalog.
First Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPED 101: Orientation to Special Education | 3 |
| ENGL 110: Intro to College Writing (Cornerstone: Introductory Writing) | 3 |
| PSYC 100: General Psychology | 3 |
| WELL 240: Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Developing Child (Personal Wellness) | 3 |
| MATH 104: The Fundamentals of Math I (Problem Solving) | 3 |
| ART 128: Art Integration (Creative Explorations) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 18 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| ART 128: Art Integration (Creative Explorations) | 3 |
| COMM 100: Fundamentals of Speech (Cornerstone: Oral Communications) | 3 |
| ENG LIT 200 level or above (Information Literacy) | 3 |
| PSYC 227: Develop of Child & Adolescent OR PSYC 228: Life Span Human Develop (Problem Solving) | 3 |
| MATH 105: Fundamentals of Math II (Cornerstone: Quantitative Literacy) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| FOUNDATIONS BLOCK I – Fall only | |
| EDFN 211: Foundations of Modern Education | 3 |
| EDFN 241: Psychological Foundations of Teaching | 3 |
| ECPK 225: Foundations of Reading | 3 |
| SPED 237: Applied Foundations of Contemporary SPED | 3 |
| Gateway Elective (Scientific Reasoning) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDFN 336: Assistive Technology & Online Learning | 3 |
| Gateway Elective (Ethical Action and Citizenship) | 3 |
| Gateway Elective (Tech Competency) | 3 |
| SPED 311: Design/Implement Instruction | 3 |
| Open elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDUC 324: Diagnostic Reading (Fall Only) | 3 |
| EDUC 487: Teaching English Learners (Fall Only) (Formal Entry) | 3 |
| SPED 331: Positive Learning Environ for All Students (Formal Entry) | 3 |
| Keystone Elective (Advanced Writing) | 3 |
| Keystone Elective (Diverse Cultural Contexts) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| PROFESSIONAL BLOCK I – Spring Only | |
| SPED 321: Serving Individuals in Inclusive Settings (Formal Entry) | 3 |
| SPED 341: Early Intervention to Kindergarten (Formal Entry) | 3 |
| SPED 351: Managing Challenging Behaviors (Formal Entry) | 3 |
| SPED 361: Formal Assessment for Students w/ Disabilities (Formal Entry) | 3 |
| EDUC 425: Teaching Literacy: Process, Skills, Strategies (Formal Entry) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| PROFESSIONAL BLOCK II – Fall only | |
| SPED 441: Effective Instruction Specialized (Formal Entry) | 3 |
| SPED 442: Effective Instruction General (Formal Entry) | 3 |
| SPED 443: Reflective Practices (Formal Entry) | 3 |
| SPED 444: Secondary Programming and Transition (Formal Entry) | 3 |
| SPED 445: Individualized Educational Planning (Formal Entry) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| PROFESSIONAL BLOCK III | |
| EDSP 461: SPED Student Teaching, 1st half (Formal Entry) | 4.5 |
| EDSP 462: SPED Student Teaching, 2nd half (Formal Entry) (Capstone) | 4.5 |
| SPED 463: Evidence-Based Practices for Math, Lit & Content (Formal Entry) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 12 |
Notes:
- Sophomore Year, Fall Semester - Be Aware of APS Status
- Junior Year Spring Semester - Complete Student Teaching Application online 1 year before student teaching
- Junior Year Spring Semester - Must have at least 93 credits before PBII & Student Teaching semesters