Teaching Students with Severe Disabilities
Grades K-12 and adults up to age 22
Graduates are future leaders who work with students who have serious disabilities. 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-Major in Special Education (31 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 |
3 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
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SP ED 3020 |
Special Education Globalization and International Perspectives |
3 | Fall, Spring |
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ECS 2150 |
Introduction to Multicultural Education |
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 |
3 | 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 |
3 | Contact Department |
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MATH 4010 |
Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I (Quantitative Intensive) |
3 | Contact Department |
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MATH 2000 |
Algebraic Reasoning |
3 | Contact Department |
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Sequence II |
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MATH 1010 |
Intermediate Algebra |
3 | Contact Department |
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MATH 1050 |
College Algebra |
3 | Contact Department |
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MATH 4010 |
Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I (Quantitative Intensive) |
3 | Contact Department |
Teacher Education Core (32 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 | 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 |
Teaching Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Secondary Classrooms |
3 | Ask Advisor |
Specialization in Severe Disabilities (32 credit hours)
| Number | Course Name | Credits | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
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Taken Concurrently |
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SP ED 5221 |
Curriculum and Instruction for Students with Severe Disabilities I |
3 | Fall |
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SP ED 5230 |
Behavioral Support Planning for Students with Severe Disabilities |
3 | Fall |
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SP ED 5240 |
Field Experience: Students with Severe Disabilities |
7 | Fall |
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SP ED 5250 |
Managing Learning Environments for Students with Severe Disabilities |
1 | Fall |
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Taken Concurrently |
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SP ED 5210 |
Service Delivery Models for Students with Severe Disabilities |
2 | Spring |
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SP ED 5222 |
Curriculum and Instruction for Students with Severe Disabilities II |
3 | Spring |
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SP ED 5260 |
Transdisciplinary Approaches for Students with Severe Disabilities |
3 | Spring |
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SP ED 5300 |
Student Teaching: Students with Severe Disabilities |
10 | Spring |
University General Education and Bachelor Degree Requirement Selected by the Student (33 credit hours)
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
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Quantitative Reasoning |
6 |
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Humanities Exploration |
3 |
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Fine Arts Exploration |
6 |
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Physical/Life Science Exploration |
6 |
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Social/Behavioral Science Exploration Recommended: FCS 1500, 2570, 3215 or PSY 1220 (Each recommended course is 3 credit hours) |
6 (Total) |
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Writing |
3 |
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American Institutions |
3 |
