For course descriptions, see our course catalog.
Required PreK-4 Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 501 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| EDUC 511 | Educational Psychology or CLEP - Intro to Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 512 | Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| EDUC 537 | Early Childhood Education w/ Field Experience | 3 |
| EDUC 571 | Teaching Math, Science & Health | 3 |
| EDUC 572 | Teaching Social Studies & Language Arts | 3 |
| EDUC 600 | Early Literacy Foundations (Pre K-4) | 3 |
| EDUC 682 | Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDUC 684 | Inclusive Education w/ Field Experience | 3 |
| EDUC 610 | Student Teaching (all PRAXIS must be completed) | 6 |
| EDUC 610 | Seminar in Student Teaching (complete with EDUC 610) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 39 |
This certification requires field experience/observation hours, which are embedded in courses throughout this program. For a list of courses requiring field observations, please view the College of Education Field Experience Observation Hours webpage.
Required PreK-4 Special Education Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 505 | Teaching Techniques for Low Incidence Learners (5 hrs of observation) | 3 |
| EDUC 601 | Literacy Foundations for the Intermediate Grades | 3 |
| EDUC 602 | Reading & Learning Differences (Prerequisite: EDUC 600 or 601) | 3 |
| EDUC 685 | Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (10 hrs of observation) | 3 |
| EDUC 686 | Autistic Spectrum Disorders (20 hrs of observation) | 3 |
| EDUC 689 | Early Intervention and Transition Planning | 3 |
