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.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standards of Effective Practice Core | 22 | |
| 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 | ||
or ED 301 | 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 Core | 9 | |
| Early Literacy and Linguistics & LAB 1 | ||
| Literacy Methods & LAB 1 | ||
| Elementary Mathematics Methods & Lab 1 | ||
| Special Education Courses | 22 | |
| 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 Teaching | 12 | |
| The capstone for Education licensure majors is the student teaching experience. | ||
| Student Teaching K-12 Special Education 1 | ||
or SPED 467 | 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 Credits | 65 | |
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Refer to the current Teacher Preparation Program application information posted on the SoE webpage about the application process and criteria.