2021-2022 Academic Catalog

Special Education (P-12) Minor

The Special Education (P-12) minor  prepares students to teach students with disabilities at all school grade levels.  The program focuses on the content of the discipline, as well as, the pedagogical skills necessary for teaching in a school classroom.  In order to teach with a minor, students must also have an Education major in another area.  Students majoring in Elementary Education (K-8) should also consider the Elementary Education (K-8) and Special Education (P-12) Combined major.

For specific Student Learning Outcomes see Education and Special Education.

Minor/Professional Education Program Requirements

Required classes:

SPED 200Introduction to Exceptional Children

3

SPED 206Collab & Conf Tech for Educators

3

SPED 304Students W/ High Incidence Disabilities

3

SPED 305Students With Low Incidence Disabilities

3

SPED 323Assmnt & Evaluation in Special Education

3

SPED 408Methods for Teaching Stu w/ Disabilities

3

II. Other Program Requirements

Required classes:

ED 305Classroom Management

2

ED 324/SPED 324Diagnostic-Based Interventions

3

ED 412Measurement and Assessment in Teaching

3

 

PSY 203Developmental Psychology

3

or

PSY 227Child & Adolescent Psychology

3

III. Teacher Licensure

To obtain teacher licensure in Special Education (K-12), a student must complete:

ED 408Student Teaching - Minor Only

5

or

ED 410Student Teaching - Major or Major/Minor

12

IV. Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program and Student Teaching

Students pursuing a major in any Teacher Education Program must be accepted to the program.  See Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program for specific details. 

In order for students to student teach, they must submit an application.  See Admission to Student Teaching for specific details.

 

Note:

  1. All Special Education (P-12) students must meet the following requirements: 1) earn a grade of “C-” or better in all Professional Education Requirements, Minor Program Requirements, and Other Program Requirements; 2) earn a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average; 3) earn a minimum 2.65 grade point average in Minor Program Requirements and in Other Program Requirements; and 4) earn a minimum 2.65 grade point average in Professional Education Requirements.
  2. See Secondary Education Requirements and Professional Education Requirements for Secondary Education.