Curriculum

Course Number Course Name Credit

EDUC 200*

Foundations of Education (10 hrs FE)

3

EDUC 201*

Introduction to Special Education (10 hrs FE)

3

EDUC 202

Assessment and Evaluation

3

EDUC 204

Inclusive Education

3

EDUC 211*

Education Psychology with Field Experience

3

EDUC 412

Teaching English as a Second Language

3

EDUC 234

Child and Adolescent Development

3

EDUC 240/400

Literacy Foundations for the Primary Grades

3

EDUC 385

Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

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

3

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.

PA Certification Requirements

  • Complete coursework for the PK-12 Special Education Certification
  • Successfully complete PECT tests:
    - The PK-12 Special Education Certification Testing: Test Modules #5354 (Discontinued 8/31/23 but accepted if taken before the discontinued date) #5355 (New starting 9/1/2023) and #5511. Visit the Praxis Website.

Course Descriptions

Please visit the Academic Catalog for course descriptions.