Special Education-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 | ||
| ED 101 | Introduction to Education and Lab | 3 |
| ED 102 | Technology:Classroom Applications & Portfolio | 2 |
| SPED 290 | Introduction to Special Needs and Lab | 3 |
| SPED 459 | Professional Development & Action Research | 1 |
| SPED 459L | Pre-Student Teaching Experience | 0-1 |
| TESL 431 | Foundations of Teaching ESL & Lab | 3 |
| ED 251 | Introduction to Child Growth & Development | 3 |
| or PSYC 341 | Child & Adolescent Psychology | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| The Teaching & Learning Process & Lab | ||
| Classroom Management Theories and Practices & LAB | ||
| Human Relations for Teachers | ||
or SOCI 331 | Racial & Ethnic Relations | |
| Elementary Education Core | ||
| ED 401 | Childrens Literature | 2 |
| ED 402 | Early Literacy and Linguistics & LAB | 3 |
| ED 403 | English Language Arts Methods & LAB | 3 |
| ED 404 | Literacy Methods & LAB | 3 |
| ED 424 | Elementary Mathematics Methods & Lab | 3 |
| ED 458 | Action Research | 3 |
| Special Education Courses | ||
| SPED 430 | Foundations in Mild to Moderate Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 440 | Assessment & Educational Planning & Lab | 4 |
| SPED 450 | Curriculum Design & Implementation in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 460 | Positive Behavior Support in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 470 | Collaboration in Educational Settings | 3 |
| SPED 480 | Procedural Safeguards in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 485 | Autism Spectrum Disorders:Issues & Needs | 3 |
| Student Teaching | ||
| Notes: | (Student teaching may include two placements, depending on licensure.) | |
| ED 473 | Teacher Licensure | 0 |
| SPED 466 | Student Teaching K-12 Special Education | 12 |
| Total Credits | 69-70 | |