These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.
Summary of Requirements
University Requirements
All students are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum.
All students (including transfer students) must take a minimum of two writing-intensive (WI) courses at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø. Writing intensive course numbers end in 96, 97 and 98.
College Requirements
Students receive a Bachelor of Science in Education degree by meeting the following minimum College requirements:
- Completion of program requirements as detailed on the academic plan.
- Earn a "C-" or above in all required Education Courses.
- Earn a "C-" or above in all required University General Education Courses.
- Additional University and College requirements are located on the College of Education and Human Development's Academic Policies and Regulations page in this Bulletin.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1015 | Introduction to Numbers & Figures 1 | 4 |
| ·¡¶Ù±«°äÌý1016 | Mathematics for Educators 1 | 4 |
| ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1021 | College Algebra | |
| ·¡¶Ù±«°äÌý2103 | Socio-cultural Foundations of Education in the United States 1 | 3 |
| ·¡¶Ù±«°äÌý2109 | Adolescent Development for Educators 1 | 3 |
| ³§±Ê·¡¶ÙÌý2128 | Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning | 3 |
| ³§±Ê·¡¶ÙÌý2201 | Language Development and Communication Strategies | 3 |
| ³§±Ê·¡¶ÙÌý2231 | Introduction to Special Education 1 | 3 |
| ´¡µþ´¡Ìý3302 | Analyzing and Changing Behavior | 3 |
| ·¡°ä·¡¶ÙÌý3107 | Learning Mathematics for the Primary Grades: First through Fourth Grade | 3 |
| ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý3404 | Teaching and Learning Math in the Middle Grades | |
| ·¡°ä·¡¶ÙÌý3187 | Junior Practicum I | 3 |
| ´Ç°ùÌý³§±Ê·¡¶ÙÌý3187 | Integrated Literacy and Special Education Practicum | |
| ·¡°ä·¡¶ÙÌý3197 | Language and Literacy Development and Instruction I | 3 |
| ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý3196 | Teaching and Learning Literacy in the Middle Grades | |
| ³§±Ê·¡¶ÙÌý3201 | Effective Instructional Strategies for Students with Moderate to Significant Disabilities | 3 |
| ³§±Ê·¡¶ÙÌý3211 | Effective Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| ³§±Ê·¡¶ÙÌý3287 | Practicum for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| ³§±Ê·¡¶ÙÌý3304 | Effective Teaching Strategies and Academic Interventions | 3 |
| °Õ·¡³§³¢Ìý3631 | Principles and Practice for Teaching English Learners | 3 |
| ³§±Ê·¡¶ÙÌý4103 | Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Support | 3 |
| ³§±Ê·¡¶ÙÌý4105 | Assessment in Special Education | 3 |
| ³§±Ê·¡¶ÙÌý4196 | Literacy Instruction for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| ³§±Ê·¡¶ÙÌý4201 | Effective Transition for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| ³§±Ê·¡¶ÙÌý4331 | Family and Interdisciplinary Collaborative/Consultation Skills | 3 |
| ³§±Ê·¡¶ÙÌý4801 | Senior Seminar and Performance Assessment in Special Education | 3 |
| ³§±Ê·¡¶ÙÌý4888 | Student Teaching in Special Education | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours | 77 | |
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These courses must be completed with a C- or better to be eligible for Candidacy approval; ·¡¶Ù±«°äÌý2109 must be completed before Candidacy approval. Pre-Candidacy coursework includes a variety of courses, including a minimum of 1) two college-level math courses totaling at least six credits, 2) one college-level writing/composition course with a minimum of three credits (GenEd Analytical Reading and Writing), and 3) one literature course with a minimum of three credits (Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life or Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good); no 0700 or pre-college level courses can count toward these requirements.