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 SelectionsCredits
SPED 101: Orientation to Special Education3
ENGL 110: English Composition3
PSYC 100 (G3): General Psychology3
WELL 240: Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Developing Child3
MATH 104: The Fundamentals of Math I [1] Footnote details3
Total Credits for Semester15

Spring Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
ART 128 (G1): Art Integration3
COMM 100: Fundamentals of SpeechENGL 242 (W): Reading our World3
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 II3
Total Credits for Semester15

Second Year

Fall Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
FOUNDATIONS BLOCK I – Must be taken during fall semester
EDFN 211: Foundations of Modern Education (D)3
EDFN 241: Psychological Foundations of Teaching3
ECPK 225: Foundations of Reading3
SPED 237: Applied Foundations of Contemporary SPED [2] Footnote details3
Science with a Lab (G2)3
Total Credits for Semester15

Spring Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
EDFN 336: Assistive Technology & Online Learning3
G1 Course (Arts & Humanities) - 200 level or higher3
G2 Course (Science without a Lab)3
G3 Course (Social Sciences) - 200 level or higher, not PSYC3
Open elective (if no credit for UNIV/FYEX course)3
Total Credits for Semester15

Third Year

Fall Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
EDUC 324: Diagnostic Reading (W) – only offered in Fall3
EDUC 487: Teaching English Learners (APS) - only offered in Fall3
SPED 331: Positive Learning Environments for All Students (APS)3
SPED 311: Design/Implement Instruction (W)3
Advanced Writing (AW)3
Perspectives Course (P)3
Total Credits for Semester18

Spring Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
PROFESSIONAL BLOCK I – only offered in Spring
SPED 321: Serving Individuals in Inclusive Settings (APS, W)3
SPED 341: Early Intervention to Kindergarten (APS)3
SPED 351: Managing Challenging Behaviors (APS)3
SPED 361: Formal Assessment for Students with Disabilities (APS)3
EDUC 425: Teaching of Literacy: Process, Skills, Strategies – only offered in Spring [3] Footnote details3
Total Credits for Semester15

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
PROFESSIONAL BLOCK II – only offered in Fall
SPED 441: Effective Instruction Specialized (APS)3
SPED 442: Effective Instruction General (APS)3
SPED 443: Reflective Practices (APS)3
SPED 444: Secondary Programming and Transition (APS)3
SPED 445: Individualized Educational Planning (APS)3
Total Credits for Semester15

Spring Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
PROFESSIONAL BLOCK III
EDSP 461: SPED Student Teaching, 1st half semester (APS)4
EDSP 462: SPED Student Teaching, 2nd half semester (APS)4
SPED 463: Evidence-Based Practices for Math, Lit & Content Areas (APS)4
Total Credits for Semester12
  1. BST Assessment required – may take MATH 094 w/ MATH 104 if do not pass BST
  2. Register for same section of FB courses; has field exp.
  3. Register for same section of PBI courses; has field exp.

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

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