Curriculum
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 200 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 201* | Introduction to Special Education (15 hrs FE) | 3 |
| EDUC 202 | Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDUC 204* | Inclusive Education (15 hrs FE) | 3 |
| EDUC 211 | Education Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 212 | Teaching English as a Second Language Methods | 3 |
| EDUC 231*** | Technology in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 234 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| EDUC 240 | Early Literacy Foundations | 3 |
| EDUC 385* | Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (10 hrs FE) | 3 |
| EDUC 386 | Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 |
| EDUC 389 | Early Intervention and Transition Planning | 3 |
| EDUC 402 | Reading and Learning Differences | 3 |
| EDUC 403 | Reading and Writing Across the Content Areas | 3 |
| EDUC 405* | Teaching Techniques for Low Incidence Students (10 hrs FE) | 3 |
| 14-Week Courses: | ||
| EDUC 408* | Education Seminar with Field Experience (110 hrs FE) | 3 |
| EDUC 410** | Student Teaching | 12 |
| EDUC 420 | Seminar in Student Teaching (online synchronous) | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 60 |
*These courses have required field experience hours. More information about field experience.
**Students are required to work with their Academic Advisors to determine plan for student teaching.
***Required all students applying for certification after August 1, 2026
PA Certification Requirements
- Complete coursework for the PK-12 Special Education Certification
- Successfully complete the two (2) Praxis tests for PA Special Education certification:
- The PK-12 Special Education Certification Testing: Two (2) Required Praxis Test Modules are #5355 Special Education and #5511 Fundamental Subjects Content Knowledge. Visit the Praxis Website.
Course Descriptions
Please visit the Academic Catalog for course descriptions.
Add a Minor in Psychology
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Note: A minor can be added with a student's advisor after the student is enrolled. During the application process, you only need to choose your major/degree program. The minor will be added later.