Nov 30, 2024

2010-2011 General Catalog

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Elementary Education and Special Education (Composite), BS

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Elementary/Early Childhood Areas of Emphasis

Students majoring in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education are required to complete an area of Emphasis. All students majoring in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education must complete an area of Emphasis consisting of 9-12 credits. (For the K-6 Licensure Program 9 credits are required, while 12 credits are required for all other programs.) The area of Emphasis must be chosen from the following fields: Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, Mathematics/General Science, General Science, Fine Arts, Art, Music, Physical Education, Health/Wellness/Nutrition, School Library Media, a Foreign Language, or English as a Second Language (ESL).

University Studies Requirements

Elementary Education Majors and Early Childhood Education Majors are required to take certain classes to fulfill the University Studies requirements. The following sections list the specific courses to choose from:

Computer and Information Literacy (0-3 credits)

Passing grade on six computer and information literacy related examinations. Although no specific course is required, USU 1000 and OSS 1400 teach the required skills.

Quantitative Literacy (QL) (3 credits)

(A grade lower than a C- will not be accepted in these courses.)

STAT 1040 - Introduction to Statistics (QL) 3
(MATH 1050 or Math ACT score of 25 or higher is required to apply to the Teacher Education Program.)

Breadth Requirements (18-19 credits)

Choose one course from the following to meet the BAI requirement:

Choose one course from the following to meet the BCA requirement:

Choose one course from the following to meet the BHU requirement:

Choose one course from the following to meet the BSS requirement:

Choose one course from the following to meet the BLS requirement:

Choose one course from the following to meet the BPS requirement:

Exploration Requirement (3-4 credits)

Students in the Elementary and Early Childhood Education majors should fulfill this requirement by completing PHYS 1200 (BPS).

Depth Education Requirements

Communications Intensive (CI) (2 courses) (included in major)

Quantitative Intensive (QI) (1 course)

(A grade lower than a C- will not be accepted in this course.)

MATH 2020 - Introduction to Logic and Geometry (QI) 3 ¹

Depth Course Requirements (4 credits minimum)

Complete at least 4 credits in approved University Studies depth courses designated DSC, DHA, or DSS (outside of area of emphasis).

Note:

¹Prerequisite: C- or better in MATH 1050 , Math ACT score of 25 or higher, or Math SAT score of 580 or higher (also required to apply to the Teacher Education Program).

Composite Elementary Education and Special Education Major

Elementary Education Major (65 credits) (includes Teaching Support Courses)

Students should complete all of the following courses as indicated.

Note:

Teaching licensure requires a 2.75 cumulative grade point average (GPA). (Grades lower than a C will not be accepted toward the major.)

Level I (6 credits) (2.75 GPA required in Level I courses)

Level II (courses taken concurrently during spring semester) (17 credits)

Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program prior to taking these classes.

Level III (courses taken concurrently during fall or spring semester) (16 credits)

Level IV (15 credits) (taken during fall or spring semester)

ELED 5100 - Student Teaching - Primary (Grades 1-3) 6 or
ELED 5150 - Student Teaching - Elementary (Grades 4-6) 6
SPED 5210 - Student Teaching in Special Education: Dual Majors (CI) 3-15 ¹ (6 credits required)
ELED 5250 - Advanced Classroom Management and Student Teaching Seminar 3

Teaching Support Courses

Note:

¹Students must complete Special Education major coursework prior to student teaching.

² Required for Special Education—Severe specialization only.

Special Education Major (33 or 29 credits)

Students should choose either the Mild/Moderate specialization or the Severe specialization.

Students must be admitted to the Special Education program prior to taking these courses.

Mild/Moderate Specialization (33 credits)

Fall:

SPED 5010 - Applied Behavioral Analysis 1: Principles, Assessment, and Analysis (QI) 3
SPED 5040 - Foundations of Effective Assessment and Instructional Practices 3
SPED 5070 - Policies and Procedures in Special Education 1-3 (3 credits required)
SPED 5310 - Teaching Reading and Language Arts to Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities 2-4 (4 credits required)
SPED 5330 - Eligibility Assessment for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities 1
SPED 5410 - Practicum: Direct Instruction Reading and Language Arts for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities 1-3 (3 credits required)

Spring:

Severe Specialization (29 credits)

Fall:

SPED 5010 - Applied Behavioral Analysis 1: Principles, Assessment, and Analysis (QI) 3
SPED 5040 - Foundations of Effective Assessment and Instructional Practices 3
SPED 5070 - Policies and Procedures in Special Education 1-3 (3 credits required)
SPED 5510 - Curriculum for Students with Severe Disabilities 3-4 (4 credits required)
SPED 5600 - Practicum: Instruction in Academic Skills 3