Special education RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE
for full-time students

FallFreshmen YearSpring
SPED 105 Foundation of Special Education 3 ELED 132 Child Growth & Development 3
PSED 161 Foundation of Education 3 MCOM 262 Educational Communication & Technology 3
General Education 3 General Education 3
General Education 3 General Education 3
ENGL 103 English Composition 3 FIT Elective 1
MATH 105 Mathematical Problem Solving for Elementary Education Majors 3
Subtotal 15 Subtotal 16

FallSophomore YearSpring
PSED 242 Educational Psychology 3 SPED 214 Behavioral Management with Individuals with Exceptionalities 3
SPED 201 Assessment & Evaluation in Special Education 3 REED 211 Teaching of Reading in the Elementary School 3
SPED 210 Learning Disabilities: Theory into Practice 3 MATH 205 Geometry for Elementary Education Majors 3
General Education 3 General Education 3
English Literature 3 General Education 3
FIT Elective 1
Subtotal 15 Subtotal 16

FallJunior YearSpring
SPED 215 Instructional Strategies for Individuals with Exceptionalities 3 SPED 313 Curriculum & Materials for Individuals with Mild Disabilities 3
REED 315 Teaching Reading to Students with Special Needs 3 SPED 314 Curriculum & Materials for Individuals with Severe Disabilities 3
General Education 3 SPED 351 Inclusionary Practices 3
General Education 3 General Education 3
General Education 3 General Education 3
Subtotal 15 Subtotal 15

FallSenior YearSpring
SPED 420 Student Teaching in Special Education – Part I 12 SPED 430 Student Teaching in Special Education – Part II 12
SPED 421 Professional Practicum 2 SPED 431 Professional Practicum 1
*Elective 1
Subtotal 14 Subtotal 14
B.S. special education , TOTAL CREDITS 120
*Student must have a minimum of 1 credit free elective approved by the advisor.

Note: Before registering for a course, students must satisfy prerequisites. Students should see "Course Descriptions" in the latest catalog. (Descriptions are available online for Undergraduate Courses and Graduate Course Descriptions.)