Mar 04, 2025

2025-2026 General Catalog

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2025-2026 General Catalog

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

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.
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)
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)
Elective (3 credits)

Summer Semester (6 credits)

Take PRAXIS 5001.

Teaching Support (3 credits)
Breadth Humanities (BHU) Course (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)
REH 1010 - Disability and Society (BSS) 3 credit(s) (3 credits) (Suggested Teaching Support course)
University Studies Depth Course (UN DHA , UN DSC , or UN DSS ) (3 credits)
Elective (3 credits)

Spring Semester (16 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)
HEP 2000 - First Aid and Emergency Care 2 credit(s)
ASL 3010 - American Sign Language I (CI) 4 credit(s)
Elective (2 credits)

Summer Semester (7 credits)

Elective (1 credit)
University Studies Depth Course (different category) (3 credits)
Breadth Creative Arts (BCA) Course (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 5511 - Effective Instruction and Curriculum for Students with Severe Disabilities I 2 credit(s)
SPED 5311 - Reading and Language Arts Interventions for Students with Disabilities 1-3 credit(s) (enroll in 1 credit)
SPED 5615 - Practicum I for Severe Disabilities 3 credit(s)

Spring Semester (8 credits)

Apply for graduation.

SPED 5014 - Foundations in Assessment 2 credit(s)
SPED 5512 - Effective Instruction and Curriculum for Students with Severe Disabilities II 3 credit(s)
SPED 5625 - Practicum II for Severe Disabilities 3 credit(s)

Summer Semester (4 credits)

Apply for Student Teaching.

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

Year 4

Fall Semester (6 credits)

Spring Semester (6-18 credits)

SPED 5230 - Enroll in 15 credits 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)