Elementary and Special Education (Integrated), B.A.
Teach with purpose, empower every student.
Pursue your passion for teaching in a program that prepares you to lead inclusive K-6 classrooms where all students can succeed. In the Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Elementary and Special Education program, you™ll learn to create engaging, age-appropriate lessons and support learners of all abilities”academically, socially and emotionally. Through hands-on experience and a strong foundation in both general and special education, you™ll graduate confident and classroom-ready.
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Major Requirements
The Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Elementary & Special Education prepares teachers forÌýgrades K-6, equipping them to effectively instruct all students, including those with specialÌýneeds, within the general curriculum. This programÌý integrates best practices in both elementaryÌýand special education, ensuring graduates are prepared to meet the diverse learning needs ofÌýall children. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in the liberal arts, complemented by indepthÌýstudy of educational theory, pedagogy, child development, and assessment. StudentsÌýgain practical experience through extensive clinical experiences in public school classrooms,Ìýworking alongside experienced educators. The program culminates in an intensive internshipÌýduring the fall semester of the senior year, providing a bridge between coursework and practice,Ìýfollowed by a full-semester student teaching experience in the spring. Graduates will beÌýprepared to create learning environments that support the academic, social, and emotionalÌýgrowth of every student.
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General Education Requirements (37 hours)
ÌýGraduation Requirements (4 hours)
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Major Requirements (60 Hours)
- EDU 301Ìý-ÌýCurriculum, Instruction, & Assessment
- EDU 304Ìý-ÌýUsing the Arts, Literature, and Social Sciences to Integrate the Curriculum
- EDU 306Ìý-ÌýThe Science of Reading
- EDU 312Ìý-ÌýFoundations of Reading I
- EDU 352LÌý-ÌýFoundations of Reading I Lab
- EDU 321Ìý-ÌýFoundations of Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
- EDU 323LÌý-ÌýFoundations of Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I LAB
- EDU 322Ìý-ÌýFoundations of Reading II
- EDU 362LÌý-ÌýFoundations of Reading II Lab
- EDU 331Ìý-ÌýFoundations of Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II
- EDU 324LÌý-ÌýFoundations of Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II Lab
- EDU 401Ìý-ÌýedTPA Concepts and Support I
- EDU 406Ìý-ÌýInclusive Elementary Curriculum Principles of Teaching and Learning
- EDU 409Ìý-ÌýWriting Methods
- EDU 409LÌý-ÌýWriting Methods Lab
- EDU 423Ìý-ÌýStudent Teaching Seminar (K-6 Consult & Collaboration)
- EDU 431Ìý-ÌýField Experience in Elementary/K-6 Education
- EDU 444Ìý-ÌýedTPA Concepts & Support II
- EDU 447Ìý-ÌýStudent Teaching for Elementary Education (K-6)
- SED 320Ìý-ÌýDifferentiation and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
- SED 330Ìý-ÌýIntroduction to Special Education
- SED 420Ìý-ÌýSpecial Education Assessment & Planning
- SED 430Ìý-ÌýClassroom Management and Positive Behavioral Support
- SED 435Ìý-ÌýApplied Behavioral Analysis for Teachers
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General Elective Credits
General Electives (19 hours) as needed to reach 120 hours overall.Ìý
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Total Credit Hours - Minimum 120 hours
On occasion, program requirements may also meet specific General EducationÌýrequirements. Please confer with your program advisor to determine which courses, if any, may be counted accordingly.
All bachelor's degree programs at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ require at least 120 credit hours. If, in combination, General Education, technical, and program requirements do not generate at least 120Ìýhours, additional credits must be completed to achieve 120Ìýhours. These classes may be general electives, or a student may complete a minor or additional major.
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