B.S. ED. in Special Education PK-12 - Legacy
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: English Composition | 3 |
| PSYC 100 (G3): General Psychology | 3 |
| WELL 240: Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Developing Child | 3 |
| MATH 104: The Fundamentals of Math I [1] Footnote details | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| ART 128 (G1): Art Integration | 3 |
| COMM 100: Fundamentals of SpeechENGL 242 (W): Reading our World | 3 |
| ENG LIT 200 level or above (G1) | 3 |
| PSYC 227: Develop of Child & Adolescent OR PSYC 228: Life Span Human Develop (G3) | 3 |
| MATH 105 (G2): Fundamentals of Math II | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| FOUNDATIONS BLOC I – Must be taken during Fall semester | |
| EDFN 211: Foundations of Modern Education (D) | 3 |
| EDFN 241: Psychological Foundations of Teaching | 3 |
| ECPK 225: Foundations of Reading | 3 |
| SPED 237: Applied Foundations of Contemporary SPED [2] Footnote details | 3 |
| Science with a Lab (G2) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDFN 336: Assistive Technology & Online Learning | 3 |
| G1 Course (Arts & Humanities) - 200 level or higher | 3 |
| G2 Course (Science without a Lab) | 3 |
| G3 Course (Social Sciences) - 200 level or higher, not PSYC | 3 |
| Open elective (if no credit for UNIV/FYEX course) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDUC 324: Diagnostic Reading (W) – only offered in Fall | 3 |
| EDUC 487: Teaching English Learners (Formal Entry) - only offered in Fall | 3 |
| SPED 331: Positive Learning Environments for All Students (Formal Entry) | 3 |
| SPED 311: Design/Implement Instruction (W) | 3 |
| Advanced Writing (AW) | 3 |
| Perspectives Course (P) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 18 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| PROFESSIONAL BLOC I – only offered in Spring | |
| SPED 321: Serving Individuals in Inclusive Settings (Formal Entry, W) | 3 |
| SPED 341: Early Intervention to Kindergarten (Formal Entry) | 3 |
| SPED 351: Managing Challenging Behaviors (Formal Entry) | 3 |
| SPED 361: Formal Assessment for Students with Disabilities (Formal Entry) | 3 |
| EDUC 425: Teaching of Literacy: Process, Skills, Strategies – only offered in Spring [3] Footnote details | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| PROFESSIONAL BLOC II – only offered in Fall | |
| 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 BLOC III | |
| EDSP 461: SPED Student Teaching, 1st half semester (Formal Entry) | 4 |
| EDSP 462: SPED Student Teaching, 2nd half semester (Formal Entry) | 4 |
| SPED 463: Evidence-Based Practices for Math, Lit & Content Areas (Formal Entry) | 4 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 12 |
- BST Assessment required – may take MATH 094 w/ MATH 104 if do not pass BST
- Register for same section of FB courses; has field exp.
- Register for same section of PBI courses; has field exp.
Notes:
- Sophomore Year, Fall Semester - Be Aware of Formal Entry 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