Special Education Major

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Program Director: Dr. Jaylia Prussing

Degree Types: Bachelor of Science (default) or Bachelor of Arts (alternative)

Special education majors develop personal and professional skills that prepare them for a variety of career options supporting people with disabilities in schools, human service agencies, adult education, and community-home support. The curriculum will equip students with the knowledge and skills to confidently approach the field through authentic study, application, and experiences. University of Mary students who complete the major in Special Education meet eligibility requirements for North Dakota special education licensure.

Major Requirements

Required Courses:

EDU 200 - Introduction to Education 2 Semester Credit(s)
or
EDU 202 - Introduction to Teaching for Transfer Students 1 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 207 - Pre-Professional Experience 1 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 267 - Cultural Diversity & Human Relations 2 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 301 - Classroom Management 2 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 307 - Elementary and Middle School Math Methods 2 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 315 - Elementary and Middle School Language Arts Methods 3 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 316 - Assessment of Reading 2 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 320 - Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment 2 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 338 - Social Emotional Foundations of Early Childhood Education 2 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 339 - English Learners (EL) & Language Development 2 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 383 - Foundations of Inclusive Classrooms 2 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 387 - Methods for Mild to Moderate Needs 2 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 388 - Methods for Extensive Support Needs 2 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 389 - SPE Integrated & Applied Methods 3 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 392 - Leadership, Procedures & Transitions 3 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 410 - SPE Advanced Practicum 4-8 (Most students will take 8 credits, but some may need a reduced credit load to accommodate another major) Semester Credit(s)
EDU 411 - Student Teacher Assessment 0 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 412 - Behavior Strategies & Supports 2 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 413 - School Community Relations 2 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 415 - Assessment in Special Education 3 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 421 - Data-Informed Instruction 2 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 423 - Student Teaching Seminar 1 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 426 - Student Teaching - Special Education 4-12 Semester Credit(s)
MAT 201 - Elementary Math for Teachers I 3 Semester Credit(s)
MAT 202 - Elementary Math for Teachers II 3 Semester Credit(s)
PSY 205 - Educational Psychology 3 Semester Credit(s)
PSY 332 - Child and Adolescent Psychology 3 Semester Credit(s)
HUM 499 - Senior Competency Testing 0 Semester Credit(s)

Total: 124 Semester Credits

Program length: 4 academic years / 128 weeks