The IU Bloomington School of Education offers a Bachelor of Science in Special Education. Students majoring in secondary special education obtain teacher licensure at the secondary level (grades 5-12) in special education (Exceptional Needs – Mild Intervention) and have the option of adding licensure in Middle School Science. Students take challenging coursework in their identified content area and in special education that focuses on meeting the unique needs of individuals with mild/moderate-incidence disabilities in various educational settings.

Common Grounds - General Education

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

Content Requirements (27 credits)

A 2.5 GPA is required in the Content Area

A grade of C- or higher is required in each course. (Check with the department regarding when courses will be offered.)

Biology

• BIOL-L 111 Foundations of Biology: Diversity, Evolution and Ecology (4 cr.)
• BIOL-L 112 Foundations of Biology: Biological Mechanisms (4 cr.)

Chemistry

• CHEM-C 117 Principles of Chemistry & Biochemistry I (3 cr.) AND CHEM-C 127 Principles of Chemistry & Biochemistry I Lab (2 cr.) OR CHEM-S 117 Principles of Chemistry & Biochemistry I, Honors (5 cr.)

Physical Science

• GEOG-G 107 Physical Systems of the Environment

• EAS-E 103 Earth Science: Materials & Processes (3 cr.) OR EAS-E 104 Evolution of the Earth (3 cr.) OR EAS-E 105 Earth: Our Habitable Planet (3 cr.)

History and Philosophy of Science

• HPSC-X 102 Science Revolutions: Plato to NATO (3 cr.)

Physics

• PHYS-P 201 General Physics I (5 cr.) OR PHYS-P 221 Physics I (5 cr.)

Professional Education (72 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.

General Professional Education 

• EDUC-G 203 Communication for Youth Serving Professionals (3 cr.)
• EDUC-I 251 Learning Theories for Teachers (3 cr.) AND EDUC-M 101 Lab/Field Experience (1 cr.)
• EDUC-K 205 Introduction to Exceptional Children (3 cr.)
• EDUC-M 300 Teaching in a Pluralistic Society (3 cr.)
• EDUC-W 200 Teaching with Technology (3 cr.)

Block I

• EDUC-K 343 Introduction to Behavior & Classroom Management (3 cr.)
• EDUC-K 370 Language and Learning Characteristics of Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities (3 cr.)
• EDUC-K 371 Assessment & Individualized Instruction in Special Education (3 cr.)
• EDUC-M 201 Field Experience: Special Education (1 cr.)

Block II

• EDUC-K 352 Specially Designed Instruction for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities (3 cr.)
• EDUC-K 441 Transition Across the Life Span (3 cr.)
• EDUC-M 201 Field Experience: Special Education (1 cr.)

Block III 

• EDUC-K 362 Team Approach to the Ed. of Students with Disabilities (3 cr.)
• EDUC-M 346 Exploring Secondary School Science Teaching (3 cr.)
• EDUC-M 303 Field Experience I (2 cr.)
• EDUC-M 469 Content Area Literacy (3 cr.)

Block IV 

• EDUC-K 344 Individualized Behavior Interventions and Supports (3 cr.)
• EDUC-M446 Methods of Teaching Jr/Middle/Sr High School Science (3 cr.)
• EDUC-M 403 Field Experience II (2 cr.)
• EDUC-S 303 Classroom Management (1 cr.)

Student Teaching  

• EDUC-M 420 Student Teaching Seminar (1 cr.)
• EDUC-M 470 Practicum in Mathematics (6 cr.)
• EDUC-M 488 Student Teaching: Special Education (9 cr.)

Electives 

Complete enough coursework to total 120 credits.