The Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Special Education (Teaching All Learners) leads to a dual license in Special Education and Elementary Education for grades K-6. Through the coursework, field placements in several kinds of schools and classrooms, faculty support, and mentorship in the field, students become innovative and effective teachers.

The program includes dynamic coursework covering the fundamentals of teaching (e.g., language arts, art, math, science and social studies) and extending beyond those essentials, to include strategies needed in today's schools, such as effective instruction, classroom and behavior management, assistive technology, assessment and collaboration.

Common Grounds - General Education

GenEd requirements, course listings and information can be found in the General Education bulletin.

Content Requirements (38-42 credits)

Language Arts (2.0 GPA)   

• CMLT-C 110 Writing the World (3 cr.)
• ENG-W 131 Reading, Writing & Inquiry (3 cr.)
• ENG-W 131EX Elementary Composition (0 cr.)
• ENG-W 170 Intro to Argumentative Writing-Projects in Reading & Writing (3 cr.)
• ENG-W 171 Projects in Digital Literacy (3 cr.)

• AAAD-A 379 Early Black American Writing (3 cr.)
• CMLT-C 340 Women in World Literature (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 111 Discovering Literature (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 203 Introduction to Drama (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 204 Introduction to Fiction (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 205 Introduction to Poetry (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 206 Introduction to Prose (Excluding Fiction) (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 210 Studies in Popular Lit & Mass Media (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 213 Literary Masterpieces I (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 214 Literary Masterpieces II (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 224 Introduction to World Literature in English (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 240 Literature & Public Life (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 357 Twentieth-Century American Poetry (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 358 American Literature 1914-1960 (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 364 Native American Literature (3 cr.)
• ENG-L 369 Studies in British & American Author (3 cr.)

Fine Arts (2.0 GPA)

• EDUC-M 323 Teaching of Music in the Elementary School (2 cr.)

• EDUC-M 135 Individualized Instruction in Art (3 cr.)
• EDUC-M 200 Artifacts & Museums in Everyday Life (3 cr.)
• EDUC-M 235 Art, Interdisciplinarity and Education (3 cr.)
• EDUC-Z 204 Applied Theatre (3 cr.)

Mathematics (2.0 GPA)

• EDUC-N 101 Teach & Learn Elementary School Math (3 cr.)
• EDUC-N 103 Teach & Learn Elementary  School Math II (3 cr.)
• Mathematical Modeling (3-4 cr.)

Science (2.0 GPA)

• BIOL-Q 201 Biological Science for Elementary Teachers (3 cr.)
• EAS-E 105 Earth: Our Habitable Planet (3 cr.)
• EDUC-Q 200 Introduction to Scientific Inquiry (3 cr.)
• EDUC-Q 205 STEM for Educators  (3 cr.)

Social Studies (2.0 GPA)

• HIST-H 105 American History I (3 cr.)
• HIST-H 106 American History II (3 cr.)

• EDUC-E 225 Principles of History & Soc. Sciences in Learning Contexts (3 cr.)
• FOLK-F 111 World Music & Culture (3 cr.)
• GEOG-G 110 Human Geography in a Changing World (3 cr.)
• HIST-B 200 Issues in Western European History (3 cr.)
• HIST-H 101 The World in 20th Century I (3 cr.)
• HIST-H 102 The World in 20th Century II (3 cr.)
• HIST-H 103 Europe: Renaissance to Napoleon (3 cr.)
• HIST-H 104 Europe: Napoleon to Present (3 cr.)
• HIST-H 205 Ancient Civilization (3 cr.)
• HIST-H 206 Medieval Civilization (3 cr.)
• INTL-I 100 Intro to International Studies (3 cr.)
• LATS-L 200 American Borderlands (3 cr.)
• MELC-M 204 Topics in Middle Eastern Culture & Society (3 cr.)
• POLS-Y 103 Introduction to American Politics (3 cr.)
• REL-R 152 Jews, Christians, Muslims (3 cr.)
• REL-R 153 Religions of Asia (3 cr.)

Professional Education (91 credits) 

A 2.5 overall GPA is required in the professional education.

A grade of C or higher is required in each professional EDUC course. The following courses must be completed before student teaching.

• EDUC-E 300 Teaching in a Pluralistic Society (3 cr.)
• EDUC-G 203 Communication for Youth Serving Professionals (3 cr.)
• EDUC-H 205 Introduction to Educational Thought (3 cr.) OR EDUC-H 340 Education & American Culture (3 cr.)
• EDUC-I 251 Learning Theories for Teachers (3 cr.) AND EDUC-M 101 Lab/Field Experience (1 cr.)
• EDUC-K 205 Intro to Exceptional Children (3 cr.)
• EDUC-M 333 Art Experiences for the Elementary Teachers (2 cr.) OR EDUC-M 334 Drama in Education (23 cr.)
• EDUC-W 200 Teaching with Technology (3 cr.)

• EDUC-K 343 Intro. to Behavior & Classroom Management (3 cr.)
• EDUC-K 370 Language & Learning Characteristics of Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities (3 cr.)
• EDUC-K 371 Assessment & Individualized Instruction in Special Education (3 cr.)
• EDUC-L 451 Methods of Literacy Instruction and Assessment I (3 cr.)
• EDUC-M 201 Lab/Field Experience: Special Education (2 cr.)

• EDUC-E 328 Science in Elementary Schools (3 cr.)
• EDUC-E 343 Mathematics in Elementary Schools (3 cr.)
• EDUC-K 352 Specially Designed Instruction for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities (3 cr.)
• EDUC-L 452 Methods of Literacy Instruction and Assessment III (3 cr.)
• EDUC-M 301 Lab/Field Experience (3 cr.)

• EDUC-E 325 Social Studies in Elementary Schools (3 cr.)
• EDUC-K 362 Team Approaches to the Education of Students with Disabilities (3 cr.)
• EDUC-K 495 Lab/Field Experience (3 cr.)
• EDUC-L 453 Methods of Literacy Instruction and Assessment III (3 cr.)
• EDUC-L 454 Literacy Foundations Applications and Assessment (3 cr.)

Student Teaching  

Special Education Student Teaching Semester

• EDUC-K 344 Individualized Behavior Interventions and Supports (3 cr.)
• EDUC-K 361 Assistive Technology for Elementary School Students with Disabilities (3 cr.)
• EDUC-K 480 Student Teaching in Special Education (7 cr.)
• EDUC-M 427 Special Education Student Teaching Seminar (2 cr.)

• EDUC-M 420 Student Teaching Seminar (1 cr.)
• EDUC-M 424 Student Teaching: Kindergarten-Primary (8 cr.)