Teacher Education (Special Education Option) Semester Sequence

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This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education courses .

Fall Semester Year 1*

ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credits.
EDTR 101 - Foundations of Education 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Arts and Humanities 3 Credits.
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Information Technology 3 Credits.

Spring Semester Year 1

ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences 4 Credits.
SPCM 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credits.
EDTR 103 - Principles of Human Growth and Development 3 Credits.
EDTR 107 - Introduction to Special Education 3 Credits.

Fall Semester Year 2

Gen. Ed. Elective - Mathematics 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Wellness and Health 3 Credits.
EDTR 215 - Educational Psychology 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Global, Historical, and Cultural Perspectives 2 Credits.

Spring Semester Year 2

Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences Electives 3 Credits.
Program Electives (see approved list) 7-9 Credits.
EDTR 273 - Field-Based Experience 3 Credits. (Special Education)

Note:

*If a student is required to complete ACDV 101 —Transitioning to College (1 credit), this course should be taken in the first semester and will increase the number of credits required for the degree by 1 credit.