Mar 05, 2025

2025-2026 General Catalog

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2025-2026 General Catalog

Special Education: Severe & Birth to 5 Dual 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.

First Year

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)
Breadth American Institutions (BAI) Course (3 credits)
Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) Course (3 credits)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

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

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

Second Year

Fall Semester (12 credits)

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)
Breadth Humanities (BHU) Course (3 credits)
Breadth Creative Arts (BCA) Course (3 credits)

Spring Semester (12 credits)

Apply to SPED major. Check with advisor for deadlines and requirements.

COMD 3200 - Child Language Development 3 credit(s)
REH 1010 - Disability and Society (BSS) 3 credit(s)
SPED 4910 - Undergraduate Research and Creative Opportunities 1-3 credit(s) (Enroll in 3 credits)
Elective (3 credits)

Third Year

Fall Semester (19 credits)

ELED 3100 - Classroom Reading Instruction 3 credit(s)
HDFS 2600 - Seminar in Early Childhood Education 2 credit(s)
HDFS 2630 - Practicum in Early Childhood Education 2 credit(s)
HDFS 3500 - Infancy and Childhood 3 credit(s)
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)

Spring Semester (12-13 credits)

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 2 credits)
SPED 5510 - Curriculum and Assessment for Students with Severe Disabilities I 2 credit(s)
SPED 5600 - Practicum I Severe 2-3 credit(s)

Fourth Year

Fall Semester (18 credits)

Apply for graduation.

SPED 5050 - Applied Behavioral Analysis 2: Applications 3 credit(s)
SPED 5080 - Transition-Focused Education and Collaboration 2 credit(s)
SPED 5520 - Curriculum and Assessment for Students with Severe Disabilities II 3 credit(s)
SPED 5530 - Family/Professional Collaboration and Technology for Teaching Exceptional Learners 3 credit(s)
SPED 5610 - Practicum II Severe 3 credit(s)
SPED 5790 - Special Topics 1-4 credit(s) (Enroll in 2 credits)
SPED 5730 - Intervention Strategies for Young Children with Disabilities 3 credit(s)
SPED 5820 - Preschool Practicum with Young Children with Disabilities in Community Environments 2-3 credit(s) (Enroll in 2 credits)

Spring Semester (12-14 credits)

Apply for student teaching.

SPED 5710 - Young Children with Disabilities: Characteristics and Services 3 credit(s)
SPED 5840 - Practicum: Working with Young Children with Autism 1 credit(s)
SPED 5810 - Seminar and Field Experiences with Infants and Families 4 credit(s)
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)

Fifth Year

Fall Semester (15 credits)

Enroll in 15 credits.

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