Academic & Behavioral Strategist, BS

The Bachelor of Science: Special Education major leads to the K-21 Minnesota Special Education Academic and Behavioral Specialist (ABS) licensure.

Standards of Effective Practice Core22
Introduction to Education and LAB
Educational Technology
Child and Adolescent Growth and Development
Human Relations and Diversity in Education
Foundations of Literacy & Literature
Effective Learning Environments for Classroom Management 1
Teaching and Learning for Secondary Educators
Introduction to Special Needs and Lab
Foundations of Teaching Multilingual Learners & LAB
Pre-Student Teaching Experience 1
Elementary Education Core9
Early Literacy and Linguistics & LAB 1
Literacy Methods & LAB 1
Elementary Mathematics Methods & Lab 1
Special Education Courses22
Foundations in Mild to Moderate Disabilities
Assessment & Educational Planning & Lab
Curriculum Design & Implementation in Special Education
Positive Behavior Support in Special Education
Collaboration in Educational Settings
Procedural Safeguards in Special Education
Autism Spectrum Disorders:Issues & Needs
Student Teaching12
The capstone for Education licensure majors is the student teaching experience.
Student Teaching K-12 Special Education 1
Advanced Student Teaching in Special Education
Student Teaching in a Special Education Residency Program I
and Student Teaching in a Special Education Residency Program II
Teacher Licensure 1
Total Credits65
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Refer to the current Teacher Preparation Program application information posted on the SoE webpage about the application process and criteria.

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