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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Early Childhood Elementary Education (PreK-4) and Special Education (PreK-12) Dual Certification (BA)

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Education Program Major and Learning Outcomes

Special Education Major and Learning Outcomes

Early Childhood Elementary Education (PreK-4) and Special Education (PreK-12) Dual Certification (BA) Sample Plan

Major Courses

ED - 109 The Educative Process Credits: 3
ED - 209 Cognition and Learning Credits: 3
ED - 313 Literature for Children and Youth Credits: 3
ED - 375 Education for the Human Good Credits: 3 (Recommended for Lens 2 but optional choice)
EE - 310 Emergent Language and Literacy - E.C.E. Credits: 3
EE - 314 Literacy for Early Elementary E.C.E. Credits: 3
EE - 315 Social Studies Methods E.C.E. Credits: 3
EE - 335 Designing Instruction E.C.E. Credits: 3
EE - 336 Science Content and Methods E.C.E. Credits: 3
EE - 343 Integrating Arts and Physical Education - E.C.E. Credits: 3
EE - 346 Mathematics Methods E.C.E. Credits: 3
EE - 409 Advanced Designing Instruction Credits: 3
SE - 304 Curricula and Strategies for Moderate to Severe Credits: 3
SE - 308 Collaboration and Transition Credits: 3
SE - 312 Technology in Special Education Credits: 3
SE - 316 Curricula and Strategies for Mild Disabilities Credits: 3
SE - 318 Positive Behavior Management Credits: 3
SE - 323 Assessment and IEP Development Credits: 3
MA - 107 Mathematics for Teachers I Credits: 3
MA - 108 Mathematics for Teachers II Credits: 3

Accommodations and Adaptations

ED - 218 Introduction to Exceptionality Credits: 3
ED - 364 The Inclusive Classroom Credits: 3
ED - 366 Literacy Interventions 4-12 Credits: 3
ED - 373 Teaching English Learners Credits: 3

Clinical Field Experiences

SE - 190 Clinical Field Experience 1: Diverse Learning Credits: 3
SE - 290 Clinical Field Experience 2: Engagement Credits: 3
SE - 390 Clinical Field Experience 3: Effectiveness Credits: 3

Student Teaching

SE - 430 Planning and Preparation Credits: 3
SE - 432 Classroom Management Credits: 3
SE - 434 Instructional Delivery Credits: 3
SE - 436 Professionalism Credits: 3