Bachelor's Preschool & Early Intervention
Supporting Families with Disabled Infants & Preschool Children Birth- Age 5
Graduates learn to work with infants, toddlers, and preschool children who need extra help in their development. They get to partner with families and other experts to create personalized plans for each child. Family-centered early intervention specialists get to work with families in their homes.
Preschool special education teachers have a variety of jobs. An inclusive or specialized preschool teacher, a co-teacher, or an itinerant support specialist. They also have the opportunity to work with general education preschool teachers and families to make sure each child gets an education suited to them.
Pre-Major in Special Education (31 credit hours)
| Number | Course Name | Credits | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
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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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Choose One |
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| ETHNC 2550 | African American Experiences | 3 | Contact Department |
| ETHNC 2560 | Chicana/o & Latina/o Experiences | 3 | Contact Department |
| ETHNC 2570 | American Indian Experiences | 3 | Contact Department |
| ETHNC 2580 | Asian Pacific American Experiences | 3 | Contact Department |
| ETHNC 2590 | Pacific Islander American Experiences | 3 | Contact Department |
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Choose Two |
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SW 3000 |
Applied Social Work Statistics Quantitative Intensive |
4 | Contact Department |
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FCS 3210 |
Statistics in Family and Consumer Studies Quantitative Intensive |
4 | Contact Department |
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MATH 4010 |
Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I Quantitative Intensive |
4 | Contact Department |
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SOC 3112 |
Social Statistics Quantitative Intensive |
4 | Contact Department |
Teacher Education Core (27 credit hours)
| Number | Course Name | Credits | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
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SP ED 2011 |
Inclusive Early Childhood and Elementary Classrooms |
3 | Fall, Spring |
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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 5316 |
3 | Contact Department |
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ED PS 5005 |
Writing Instruction and Assessment II Upper Division Communication/Writing Requirement |
3 | Contact Department |
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Choose One |
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EDU 5314 |
Reading Practicum K-3: Early Steps May be taken after or concurrently with ED PS 5315 |
1 | 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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Choose One |
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COMM 3120 |
Family Communication |
3 | Contact Department |
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COMM 3190 |
Intercultural Communication |
3 | Contact Department |
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LING 3470 |
Language and Culture |
3 | Contact Department |
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SP ED 5450 |
Teaching Children who are Deafblind |
3 | Summer |
Specialization in Preschool Special Education/Early Intervention (27.5 credit hours)
| Number | Course Name | Credits | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
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SP ED 5260 |
Transdisciplinary Approaches for Students with Severe Disabilities |
3 | Spring |
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SP ED 5310 |
Curriculum and Programming for Preschool Children with Developmental Delays |
3 | Fall |
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SP ED 5320 |
Communication, Social and Play Development and Intervention in Early Childhood |
3 | Fall |
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SP ED 5330 |
Field Studies I: Early Childhood |
4 | Fall, Spring |
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SP ED 5340 |
Individualizing for Diverse Learning Needs |
3 | Fall |
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SP ED 5350 |
Collaborative Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers with Developmental Delay |
3 | Spring |
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SP ED 5360 |
Supporting Young Children with Developmental Delays |
3 | Spring |
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SP ED 5370 |
Early Childhood Seminar |
1.5 | Spring |
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SP ED 5400 |
Student Teaching: Preschool |
4 | Fall, Spring, |
University General Education and Bachelor Degree Requirement (41 credit hours)
| Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
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American Institutions (AI) |
3 |
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Lower Division Writing I (WRI) |
3 |
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Lower Division Writing II (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 Courses (LS) |
3 |
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Social/Behavioral Science Course (BF) Recommended: 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 |
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 |
