Bachelor's (B.S.) in Special Education with an Emphasis in Complex Support Needs
Teach Students with Complex Support Needs
Grades K-12 and Adults up to Age 22
Graduates are future leaders who work with students who havecomplex support needs. As teachers, they create individualized plans for each student. They will gain the skills to manage classrooms and behaviors and use data to make decisions. Candidates get real-life experience so they can practice what they learned in class.
Pre-foundation coursework in Special Education (30 credit hours)
| Number | Course Name | Credits | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
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EDU 1010 |
Introduction to Teaching |
3 | Contact Department |
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SP ED 2010 |
Human Exceptionality (Diversity) |
3 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
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SP ED 3020 |
Special Education Globalization and International Perspectives (International) |
3 | Fall, Spring |
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ECS 2150 |
Introduction to Multicultural Education (Diversity) |
3 | Contact Department |
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FCS 2180 |
Home, School, and Community Relations |
3 | Contact Department |
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ED PS 2030 |
Research and Inquiry in Education (Social/Behavioral Science Exploration) |
3 | Contact Department |
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ED PS 2140 |
Using Technology in Diverse Classrooms |
2 | Contact Department |
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FCS 2640 |
Integrating Curriculum Methods |
3 | Contact Department |
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| ETHNC 2550 | Introduction to Black Studies | 3 | Contact Department |
| ETHNC 2560 | Introduction to Chicanx/Latine Studies | 3 | Contact Department |
| ETHNC 2570 | Introduction to Native American and Indigenous Studies | 3 | Contact Department |
| ETHNC 2580 | Introduction to Asian American Studies | 3 | Contact Department |
| ETHNC 2590 | Introduction to Pacific Islands Studies | 3 | Contact Department |
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MATH 2000 |
Algebraic Reasoning Quantitative Literacy Course (QL) |
4 | Contact Department |
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MATH 1050 |
College Algebra Quatitative Literacy Course (QL) |
4 | Contact Department |
Teacher Education Core (36-40 credit hours)
| Number | Course Name | Credits | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
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SP ED 5054 |
Professional Writing in Education |
2 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
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SP ED 5021 |
Principles of Assessment and Data-Based Decision Making |
3 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
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SP ED 5022 |
Principles of Instruction & Behavior Support |
3 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
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SP ED 5030 |
Functional Communication and Language Development |
3 | Spring, Summer |
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SP ED 5040 |
Legal & Policy Foundations of Special Education |
3 | Spring, Summer |
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ED PS 5315 |
Reading Methods I: K-6 Upper Division Communication and Writing May be taken prior to or concurrently with EDU 5314 or EDU 5632 |
3 | Contact Department |
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EDU 5316 OR EDU 5632 |
Reading Practicum K-3: Next Steps May be taken after or concurrently with ED PS 5315 |
1-3 | Contact Department |
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ED PS 5321 |
Reading Methods II: K-6 Upper Division Communication and Writing Pre-requisite ED PS 5315 – May be taken prior to or concurrently with EDU 5321 or EDU 5644 |
3 | Contact Department |
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EDU 5321 OR EDU 5644 |
Reading Practicum 4-6: Higher Steps May be taken after or concurrently with ED PS 5321 |
1-3 | Contact Department |
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ED PS 5005 |
Writing Instruction and Assessment: K-6 Upper Division Communication and Writing |
3 | Contact Department |
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MATH 4010 |
Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I Methods Requirement Course |
4 | Contact Department |
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MATH 4020 |
Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II Methods Requirement Course |
4 | Contact Department |
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SP ED 2011 |
Inclusive Early Childhood and Elementary Classrooms |
3 | Fall, Spring |
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SP ED 2012 |
Teaching Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Secondary Classrooms |
3 | Spring, Summer |
Specialization in Complex Support Needs (29 credit hours)
| Number | Course Name | Credits | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
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SP ED 5221 |
Curriculum and Instruction for Students with Complex Support Needs I |
3 | Fall |
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SP ED 5230 |
Behavioral Support Planning for Students with Complex Support Needs |
3 | Fall |
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SP ED 5240 |
Field Experience: Students with Complex Support Needs |
5 | Fall |
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SP ED 5250 |
Managing Learning Environments for Students with Complex Support Needs |
1 | Fall |
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Taken Concurrently |
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SP ED 5210 |
Service Delivery Models for Students with Complex Support Needs |
2 | Spring |
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SP ED 5222 |
Curriculum and Instruction for Students with Complex Support Needs II |
3 | Spring |
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SP ED 5260 |
Transdisciplinary Approaches for Students with Complex Support Needs |
3 | Spring |
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SP ED 5300 |
Student Teaching: Students with Complex Support Needs |
9 | Spring |
University General Education and Bachelor Degree Requirements (41 credit hours)
| Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
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American Institutions (AI) |
3 |
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Lower Division Writing I Course (WRI) |
3 |
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Lower Division Writing II Course (WRII) |
3 |
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Quantitative Literacy Course (QL) Fulfilled by Math 1050 or 2000 |
4 |
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Humanities Course (HF) Recommended: ETHNC 2550 or 2750 or 2590 |
3 |
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Fine Arts Course (FF) |
3 |
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Physical Science Course (PS) |
3 |
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Life Science Course (LS) |
3 |
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Social/Behavioral Science Course (BF) Fulfilled by ED PS 2030 |
3 |
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Communication & Writing Course (CW) Fulfilled by ED PS 5005 or 5315 |
3 |
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Diversity Course (DV) Fulfilled by SP ED 2010 or ECS 2150 |
3 |
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International Course (IR) Fulfilled by SP ED 3020 |
3 |
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Methods Requirement Course (DI or DQ) Fulfilled by Math 4010 or 4020 |
4 |
