May 20, 2024

2024-2025 General Catalog

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2024-2025 General Catalog

Special Education Online Practical Teacher Training (OPTT): Mild/Moderate Emphasis BA, BS - 4 Year Degree Map

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Degree Map Notes

Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
Meet with an academic advisor to create a specific plan that best fits your academic needs.
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements.
Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student.
Check your Degree Works for requirements and completion.

Year 1

Fall Semester (15 credits)

ENGL 1010 - Writing as Inquiry (CL1) 3 credit(s)
MATH 1051 - Classical Algebra for Teachers (QL) 4 credit(s) or
MATH 1050 - College Algebra (QL) 4 credit(s)
Breadth American Institutions (BAI) Course (3 credits)
Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) Course (3 credits)
Elective (2 credits)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

HDFS 1500 - Human Development Across the Lifespan (BSS) 3 credit(s)
MATH 2020 - Euclidean Geometry and Statistics for Elementary Education School Teachers (QI) 3 credit(s)
Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) Course (3 credits)
SPED 4910 - Undergraduate Research and Creative Opportunities 1-3 credit(s) (3 credits) (Suggested Teaching Support course)
Breadth Humanities (BHU) Course (3 credits)

Summer Semester (6 credits)

Breadth Creative Arts (BCA) Course (3 credits)
Teaching Support (3 credits)

Year 2

Fall Semester (15 credits)

Apply to SPED major by October 10_^th.

ENGL 2010 - Research and Argument Across Perspectives (CL2) 3 credit(s)
MATH 2010 - Algebraic Thinking & Number Sense for Elementary Education School Teachers (QI) 3 credit(s)
Elective (3 credits)
University Studies Depth Course (DHA or DSC or DSS ) (3 credits)
REH 1010 - Disability and Society (BSS) 3 credit(s) (3 credits) (Suggested Teaching Support course)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

ELED 3100 - Classroom Reading Instruction 3 credit(s)
TEAL 2660 - Educational Psychology for Teachers 2 credit(s)
SPED 4000 - Education of Students with Disabilities 3 credit(s)
University Studies Depth Course (different category than sophomore fall) (3 credits)
Teaching Support (3 credits)
Elective (1 credit)

Summer Semester (6 credits)

Communications Intensive (CI) Course (3 credits)
Teaching Support (3 credits)

Year 3

Fall Semester (11 credits)

SPED 5011 - Foundations in Special Education: Instructional Strategies, Behavior Management, and IEPs 2 credit(s)
SPED 5012 - Basic Behavior Management and Instructional Strategies (QI) 3 credit(s)
SPED 5311 - Reading and Language Arts Interventions for Students with Disabilities 1-3 credit(s) (enroll in 3 credits)
SPED 5415 - Practicum I for Mild/Moderate Disabilities 3 credit(s)

Spring Semester (9 credits)

SPED 5014 - Foundations in Assessment 2 credit(s)
SPED 5312 - MM K-12 Math Content, Applications, and Co-Teaching 3 credit(s)
SPED 5425 - Practicum II for Mild/Moderate Disabilities 4 credit(s)

Summer Semester (4 credits)

Apply for graduation.

SPED 5015 - Law/Policies/Procedures 3 credit(s)
SPED 5018 - Eligibility Assessment 1 credit(s)

Year 4

Fall Semester (6 credits)

Apply for student teaching.

Spring Semester (3-15 credits)

Enroll in 15 credits of SPED 5230 for first bachelors degree or 3 credits for second bachelors degree.

SPED 5017 - Transition Planning and Collaboration for Exceptional Learners 3 credit(s)
SPED 5230 - Special Education Student Teaching (CI) 3-15 credit(s)