69 semester hours
In this teacher certification program, candidates pursue an endorsement in special education (P-12) and elementary education (K-8) while earning a B.A.E. degree. Endorsements are awarded upon successful completion of coursework, Internship II (student teaching) experience, and all program and certification requirements.
Students are encouraged to take the following courses prior to entrance to the program:
- MATH 123 or equivalent – required prior to entrance
- MATH 124 or equivalent – required by the end of Semester II
- KINS 322 or equivalent
- Life Science
- Physical Science
These courses, plus MUSI 341, must be completed prior to program completion.
- EDUC 320: Issues of Child Abuse and Neglect (1)
- EDUC 330: Professional Practice I (0)
- SPED 307: Foundations in Special Education (4)
- EDUC 332: Communities, Schools, and Students (2)
- SPED 342: Methods of Assessment for Students with Disabilities (4)
- EDUC 361: Teaching and Learning of Science (4)
- EDUC 370: Professional Practice II (0)
- EDUC 372: Teaching and Learning of Reading (4)
- EDUC 373: Teaching and Learning of Mathematics (4)
- EDUC 374: Management and Student Engagement (4)
- EDUC 375: Technology Integration: Framing and Meaningful Design (2)
- EDUC 327: Instructional Systems and Design (3)
- SPED 376: Instructional Methodologies for Inclusive Classrooms (3)
- EDUC 402: Internship I (0)
- EDUC 404: Teaching and Learning of Social Studies (4)
- EDUC 405: Teaching and Learning of Art in Elementary Classrooms (2)
- EDUC 407: Teaching and Learning of Writing (2)
- SPED 409: Current Trends in Special Education (4)
- SPED 454: Methods and Assessment for Students with Complex Support Needs (3)
- SPED 404: Collaboration, Team Building, and Supervision (2)
- EDUC 450: Seminar – SR (2)
- EDUC 455: Internship II (15)
Passing scores on the WEST-E or NES endorsement tests for elementary education and special education must be received before a student can start in Semester IV.