Apr 02, 2025

2024-2025 General Catalog

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Special Education: Mild/Moderate Emphasis BA, BS - 4 Year Degree Map

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Degree Map Notes

Following is a sample 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.
Make sure you meet the registration requirements for each class by clicking the course link and checking any prerequisites or corequisites.
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)
USU 1010 - University Connections 2 credit(s) recommended
Breadth American Institutions (BAI) Course (3 credits)
Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) Course (3 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)
REH 1010 - Disability and Society (BSS) 3 credit(s) (3 credits) (Suggested Teaching Support course)
SPED 4910 - Undergraduate Research and Creative Opportunities 1-3 credit(s) (3 credits) (Suggested Teaching Support course)

Year 2

Fall Semester (15 credits)

Get ready to apply spring semester for Special Education major. Check with advisor regarding deadlines and requirements.

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)
Communications Intensive (CI) Course (3 credits)
Breadth Creative Arts (BCA) Course (3 credits)
Teaching Support Course (3 credits)

Spring Semester (15-18 credits)

Apply to Special Education major. Check with advisor regarding deadlines and requirements.

Breadth Humanities (BHU) Course (3 credits)
Depth Life and Physical Sciences (DSC) , Depth Social Sciences (DSS) , or Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) Course (2-3 credits)
Depth Life and Physical Sciences (DSC) , Depth Social Sciences (DSS) , or Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) Course (different category) (2-3 credits)
Teaching Support Course (3 credits)
Electives (3-6 credits)

Year 3

Fall Semester (17 credits)

Must be admitted to the SPED major to take these courses. Courses during this semester help fulfill prerequisites for the subsequent term. See advisor for details.

SPED 4000 - Education of Students with Disabilities 3 credit(s)
SPED 5030 - Assessment in Special Education 2 credit(s)
SPED 5040 - Foundations of Effective Instructional Practices 4 credit(s)
ELED 3100 - Classroom Reading Instruction 3 credit(s)
TEAL 2660 - Educational Psychology for Teachers 2 credit(s)
Elective (3 credits)

Spring Semester (16 credits)

Must be admitted to SPED major to take these classes. Apply for graduation.

SPED 5010 - Applied Behavioral Analysis 1: Principles, Assessment, and Analysis (QI) 3 credit(s)
SPED 5070 - Policies, Procedures, and Collaboration in Special Education 3 credit(s)
SPED 5310 - Teaching Reading and Language Arts to Students with Disabilities 1-4 credit(s) (Enroll in 4 credits)
SPED 5340 - Teaching Math to Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities 3 credit(s)
SPED 5410 - Practicum I (Elementary) for Mild/Moderate Disabilities 3 credit(s)

Year 4

Fall Semester (15 credits)

Must be admitted to SPED major to take these classes. Apply to student teaching.

SPED 5050 - Applied Behavioral Analysis 2: Applications 3 credit(s)
SPED 5080 - Transition-Focused Education and Collaboration 2 credit(s)
SPED 5530 - Family/Professional Collaboration and Technology for Teaching Exceptional Learners 3 credit(s)
SPED 5420 - Practicum II (Secondary) for Mild/Moderate Disabilities 3-4 credit(s) (Enroll in 4 credits)
Teaching Support Course (3 credits)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

Enroll in 15 credits.

SPED 5200 - Student Teaching in Special Education (CI) 3-15 credit(s)