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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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FOUNDATIONS BLOCK 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 |
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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 |
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EDUC 324: Diagnostic Reading (W) – only offered in Fall | 3 |
EDUC 487: Teaching English Learners (APS) - only offered in Fall | 3 |
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 Semester | 18 |
Spring Semester
Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
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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 details | 3 |
Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
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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 Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
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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 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 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