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Program Sample Plan

Program name: Special Education B.S.
Sample Plan: Special Education B.S. Sample Plan
Total Credits: 120.0
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Year 1 - Fall Semester: 16.0 cr
WRIT 1301 - University Writing : 4.0 cr
LE (Social Sciences) :4.0 cr
LE (Writing Intensive - Lower Division) :4.0 cr
LE (Biological Sciences, Environment) :4.0 cr
CEHD recommends PSTL 1112 (BioL, ENVT) and PSTL 1281 (SocS) and PSTL 1525W (WI)
Year 1 - Spring Semester: 14.5 cr
Elective :3.5 cr
CI 1806 - College Algebra through Modeling : 3.0 cr : MATH
LE (Diversity and Soc Justice US, Historical Perspectives) :4.0 cr
LE (Global Perspectives, Literature, Writing Intensive - Lower Division) :4.0 cr
CEHD recommends PSTL 1367W (LIT, GP, WI) and PSTL 1231 (HP, DSJ)
Year 2 - Fall Semester: 14.0 cr
Elective :2.0 cr
EPSY 2601 - Understanding Differences, Disabilities, and the Career of Special Education : 4.0 cr : DSJ
CPSY 2301 - Introduction to Developmental Psychology : 4.0 cr : SOCS
LE (Physical Sciences) :4.0 cr
CEHD recommends PSTL 1163 (PHYS)
Year 2 - Spring Semester: 16.0 cr
LE (Civic Life and Ethics) :3.0 cr
LE (Arts/Humanities) :4.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
CEHD recommends PSTL 1461 (CL, E) and PSTL 1312 (Art, H)
Year 3 - Fall Semester: 16.0 cr
EPSY 5616W - Classroom Management and Behavior Analytic Problem Solving : 3.0 cr : WI
EPSY 5631 - Module 1: Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication : 1.0 cr
EPSY 3119 - Learning, Cognition, and Assessment : 3.0 cr
EPSY 3132 - Psychology of Multiculturalism in Education : 3.0 cr : DSJ
EPSY 5613 - Foundations of Special Education I : 3.0 cr : DSJ
EPSY 5611 - Research-based Practices in Academic and Behavior Disabilities : 3.0 cr
Year 3 - Spring Semester: 15.0 cr
EPSY 5657 - Interventions for Behavioral Problems in School Settings : 3.0 cr
EPSY 5618 - Specialized Interventions for Students With Mild/Moderate Disabilities in Reading & Written Language : 3.0 cr
EPSY 5619W - Specialized Interventions in Mathematics for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities : 3.0 cr : WI
EPSY 5705 - Clinical: Field Experiences in ECSE or Elementary Special Education Classrooms : 1.0 cr
Elective :1.0 cr
PUBH 3005 - Fundamentals of Alcohol and Drug Abuse for Teacher Education : 1.0 cr
OLPD 5009 - Human Relations: Applied Skills for School and Society : 1.0 cr
EPSY 3701 - Practicum: Field Experience in General Education - Inclusive Classrooms : 2.0 cr
Year 4 - Fall Semester: 13.0 cr
EPSY 5614W - Assessment and Due Process in Special Education : 3.0 cr : WI
EPSY 5617 - Academic and Social Interventions for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities : 3.0 cr
EPSY 5604 - Transition From School to Work and Community Living for Persons With Special Needs : 3.0 cr
EPSY 5605W - Collaborative Practices for the Special Educator : 3.0 cr : WI
EPSY 5704 - Clinical: Field Experiences in Middle and Secondary (HS/T) Special Education Classrooms : 1.0 cr
Year 4 - Spring Semester: 15.5 cr
EPSY 5741 - Student Teaching: Academic and Behavioral Strategist : 6.0 cr
EPSY 3264 - Basic and Applied Statistics : 3.0 cr : MATH
Elective :5.0 cr
CI 5307 - Technology for Teaching and Learning : 1.5 cr