Special Education Bachelor of Science
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- Early Childhood Education
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- English Education
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- Mathematics Education
- Middle School Education
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What will I study?
In conjuction with the Teacher Education Division's commitment to prepare Christian educators to be models of learning and life, the Department of Special Education provides initial preparation in teaching Pre-K-12th grade students with mild to moderate disabilities in general and special educations settings. Program coursework focuses on foundations and legal aspects of the profession, characteristics of the learner, learning/language differences and indentification of mildly-moderately disabled learners (i.e., primarily attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders, emotional disabilities, learning disabilities and intellectual development disabilities), procedures for special education planning, teaching strategies, implementing behavior management strategies in learning environments, professional and ethical practices, and collaboration. The Special Education major requires 54 credits in the major.
Program Learning Outcomes
The student will ...
-- Create individualized plans for students with mild to moderate disabilities that are anchored in state/national and/or common core curriculum standards and reflect remedial skills specific to the individualized education program (IEP).
-- Administer appropriate types of assessment to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses of students with mild to moderate disabilities.
-- Collaborate with families of students mild to moderate disabilities and/or professionals in designing and planning instruction and/or in delivering effective special education programs.
What classes will I take?
First Year +
- Freshman Seminar
- Physical Science
- History of Civilization c. 3500 BC to AD 1650
- Old Testament Messages
- Fundamentals of Speech
- Introduction to Education
- English Composition (3 credits)
- Praxis I - Required (0 credits)
- Biological Science
- History of Civilization since 1650
- New Testament Messages
- Introduction to the Arts
- Classroom Communication
- English Composition (3 credits)
- Fine Arts Appreciation Elective (2 credits)
Second Year +
- Themes in Western Thought
- Essential Mathematics for Teachers
- Hermeneutics
- Introduction to Exceptional Learners
- Educational Psychology
- English Literature or Writing Elec (3 credits)
- Foundations of Mathematics for Teachers
- Introduction to Communicative Disorders
- Characteristics: Emotional Disabilities
- Educational Procedures: Mild Disabilities
- SPED Practicum: Beginning
- Child Psychology
- 200-level Bible Elective (1 credits)
- Teacher Candidacy - Required (0 credits)
Third Year +
Fourth Year +
Future Careers
A Christian School Recruitment Conference is sponsored by the Career Services office each February. Over 100 administrators and principals from many states and some foreign countries gather to interview and hire new teachers for their schools. This conference will give you many opportunities to find a place of service after you graduate. In addition, students can network with schools through our online placement service, CareerCentral. Hundreds of employment opportunities are posted annually. The Career Services office also helps students by holding seminars on resume preparation and interview techniques.
Career Services can help you prepare for job hunting and networking with employers.
