Bachelor's in Severe Disabilities
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 (38 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 |
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 & Latino/a Experinces | 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 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 |
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 | 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 | Fall, Spring |
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SP ED 2012 |
Teaching Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Secondary Classrooms |
3 | Spring, Summer |
Specialization in Severe Disabilities (29 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 |
5 | 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 |
9 | Spring |
University General Education and Bachelor Degree Requirements (41 credit hours)
| Requirements | Credits |
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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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Social/Behavioral Science Course (BF) Recommended: ED PS 2030 |
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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American Institutions (AI) |
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 |
