Teach Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Grades K-12
Graduates will be ready to work with students who have different kinds of disabilities, such as trouble with learning or behavior. They will teach students in different grades and settings, using strategies that are proven to work. If you are a student with mild or moderate disabilities and also learning English.
We encourage students of this program to complete the ESL Endorsement.
Pre-Major in Special Education (41 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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EDU 5200 |
Teacher Language Awareness |
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 |
3 | Contact Department |
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ED PS 2140 |
Using Technology in Diverse Classrooms |
2 | Contact Department |
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Choose One |
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ETHNC 2580 |
Asian Pacific American Experience |
3 | Contact Department |
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ETHNC 3365 |
Ethnic Minorities in America |
3 | Contact Department |
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ETHNC 2550 |
African American Experiences |
3 | Contact Department |
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ETHNC 2560 |
Chicana/o Experiences |
3 | Contact Department |
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ETHNC 2570 |
American Indian Experiences |
3 | Contact Department |
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Choose One |
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EDU 5300 |
Integrating Art Curriculum in K-6 Urban Classrooms |
3 | Contact Department |
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FCS 2640 |
Integrating Curriculum Methods |
3 | Contact Department |
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Choose a Math Sequence Option |
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Sequence I (preferred) |
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MATH 1010 |
Intermediate Algebra |
4 | Contact Department |
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MATH 4010 |
Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I (Quantitative Intensive) |
4 | Contact Department |
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MATH 2000 |
Algebraic Reasoning |
4 | Contact Department |
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Sequence II |
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MATH 1010 |
Intermediate Algebra |
4 | Contact Department |
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MATH 1050 |
College Algebra |
4 | Contact Department |
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MATH 4010 |
Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I (Quantitative Intensive) |
4 | Contact Department |
Major in Special Education – Mild/Moderate Disabilities (56 credit hours)
Teacher Education Core (29 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 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 5316 |
3 | Contact Department |
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EDU 5316 |
Reading Practicum K-3: Next Steps May be taken after or concurrently with ED PS 5315 |
1 | 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 |
3 | Contact Department |
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EDU 5321 |
Reading Practicum 4-6: Higher Steps May be taken after or concurrently with ED PS 5321 |
1 | 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 4020 |
Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II |
4 | Contact Department |
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Choose One |
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SP ED 2011 |
Inclusive Early Childhood and Elementary Classrooms |
3 | Spring |
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SP ED 2012 |
Inclusive Early Childhood and Elementary Classrooms |
3 | Check with advisor |
Specialization in Mild/Moderate Disabilities (27 Credit Hours)
| Number | Course Name | Credits | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
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SP ED 5122 |
Reading Instruction for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities | 3 | Spring |
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Taken Concurrently |
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| SP ED 5110 | Behavioral Support Strategies for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities | 3 | Fall |
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SP ED 5140 |
Writing Instruction | 2 | Fall |
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SP ED 5141 |
Math Instruction | 2 | Fall |
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SP ED 5132 |
Field Experience: Mild to Moderate Disabilities Placement is selected/approved by the clinical faculty and program coordinator. A seminar is part of the field experience. |
5 | Fall |
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Taken Concurrently |
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SP ED 5200 |
Student Teaching: Mild to Moderate Disabilities Placement is selected/approved by the clinical faculty and program coordinator. A seminar is part of student teaching. |
8 | Spring |
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SP ED 5121 |
Assessment and Service Delivery for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities |
3 | Spring |
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SP ED 5131 |
Assessment and Service Delivery for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities, Assessment Lab |
1 | Spring |
University General Education and Bachelor Degree Requirements Selected by the Student (33 Credit Hours)
Students should meet with advisors from the University College to ensure that their
General Education and Bachelor's Degree requirements are met. Some General Education
and Bachelor's Degree requirements are met through courses taken as part of the pre-major
and major course sequences in Special Education. The listed courses must be taken
in addition to the General Education and Bachelor's Degree taken as part of the pre-major
and major course sequences.
| Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Reasoning | 6 |
| Humanities Exploration | 3 |
| Fine Arts Exploration | 6 |
| Physical/Life Science Exploration | 6 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Exploration Recommended: FCS 1500, 2570, 3215 or PSY 1220 (Each recommended course is 3 credit hours) |
6 (Total) |
| Writing | 3 |
| American Institutions | 3 |
Students may be recommended for licensure to the Utah State Board of Education following completion of the Teacher License Requirements, Foundations of Reading Test, Praxis Performance Assessment for Teachers (PPAT), and successful completion of a background check.
