BS Special Education
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Special Education is designed to help future teachers create an environment in the classroom that supports children’s growth and learning, develop inclusive instructional plans reflecting evidence-based practices, and generate learning opportunities that meet the needs of diverse students based on the student's individual educational plan. The degree focuses on practical application, pedagogical practices, and assessment to prepare high-quality teachers to enter the field of special education.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy, & Culture | 3 | |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| American History | 3 | |
| American History | 3 | |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| COMM 1315 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| UNIV 1301 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| Subtotal: | 42 | |
| Required Support Courses | ||
| EDKN 1306 | First Aid | 3 |
| EDCI 1301 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 |
| Additional Life & Physical Science | 5 | |
| MATH 1350 | Fundamentals of Mathematics I | 3 |
| MATH 1351 | Fundamentals of Mathematics II | 3 |
| HIST 2301 | Texas History | 3 |
| Subtotal: | 20 | |
| Major Courses | ||
| EDCI 3309 | Educator Roles & Responsibilities | 3 |
| EDSE 3345 | Survey of Exceptional Individuals | 3 |
| EDSE 3346 | Low Incidence Populations | 3 |
| EDSE 3347 | Behavior Management for Exceptional Individuals | 3 |
| EDSE 3348 | Intervention/Tech in Spec Educ | 3 |
| EDSE 4349 | Technology in Special Education | 3 |
| EDSE 3343 | Child Development of the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| EDSE 4341 | The Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Individual | 3 |
| EDSE 4346 | Assessment of Exceptional Stds | 3 |
| EDSE 4340 | Collaboration and Transition Services in Inclusive Settings | 3 |
| EDSE 4356 | Life Skills Curriculum and Intervention | 3 |
| EDSE 4347 | Federal and State Regulations Concerning Exceptional Individuals | 3 |
| EDSE 3341 | Intervention and Assessment in ELA for the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| EDSE 3342 | Intervention and Assessment in Math for the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| EDRG 3315 | Early Literacy & Language I | 3 |
| EDCI 3102 | PE & Health in Elementary Classrooms | 1 |
| EDCI 3103 | Art & Theatre in Elementary Classrooms | 1 |
| EDCI 3104 | Music in Elementary Classrooms | 1 |
| EDFR 3110 | Field-Based Experience I | 1 |
| EDSE 3349 | Communication and Language Development of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| EDFR 4613 | Clinical Teaching | 6 |
| Subtotal: | 58 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | US History to 1865 | 3 |
| UNIV 1301 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | US History from 1865 | 3 |
| BIOL 1308 | Intro to Life Sciences I | 3 |
| COMM 1315 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| EDCI 1301 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government | 3 |
| MATH 1350 | Fundamentals of Mathematics I | 3 |
| LIFE & Physical Science | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy & Culture | 3 | |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 1351 | Fundamentals of Mathematics II | 3 |
| HIST 2301 | Texas History | 3 |
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| EDKN 1306 | First Aid | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| Additional Life & Physical Science | 5 | |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDSE 3345 | Survey of Exceptional Individuals | 3 |
| EDSE 3343 | Child Development of the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| EDSE 3348 | Intervention/Tech in Spec Educ | 3 |
| EDCI 3309 | Educator Roles & Responsibilities | 3 |
| EDRG 3315 | Early Literacy & Language I | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDSE 3346 | Low Incidence Populations | 3 |
| EDSE 3347 | Behavior Management for Exceptional Individuals | 3 |
| EDSE 4347 | Federal and State Regulations Concerning Exceptional Individuals | 3 |
| EDSE 4346 | Assessment of Exceptional Individuals Only offered in the spring in Odd Years | 3 |
| EDSE 4356 | Life Skills Curriculum and Intervention Only offered in the spring in Even Years | 3 |
| EDSE 3349 | Communication and Language Development of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Summer | ||
| EDSE 4340 | Collaboration and Transition Services in Inclusive Settings | 3 |
| EDCI 3102 | PE & Health in Elementary Classrooms | 1 |
| EDCI 3103 | Art & Theatre in Elementary Classrooms | 1 |
| EDCI 3104 | Music in Elementary Classrooms | 1 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDSE 4349 | Technology in Special Education | 3 |
| EDSE 4341 | The Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Individual | 3 |
| EDSE 3342 | Intervention and Assessment in Math for the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| EDFR 3110 | Field-Based Experience I | 1 |
| EDSE 3341 | Intervention and Assessment in ELA for the Exceptional Learner Only offered in the fall in Even Years | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDFR 4613 | Clinical Teaching | 6 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Plan of Study