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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Special Education: Multi-categorical, B.S.

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Recommended Course Sequence

The Multi-categorical Special Education major is designed in accordance with guidelines established by the South Carolina State Department of Education. The program consists of a general education strand; a professional education strand; and methods courses in academic areas that meet the needs of students with mild disabilities including but not limited to Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, and Emotional/Behavioral Disorders. A teacher candidate learns strategies for teaching and assessing students in K-12 grade classrooms. This program is nationally recognized by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).

No grade below “C” in a course required for the major or add-on (including cognates and specified electives) will count toward satisfying that course requirement. This policy does not refer to general education requirements or elective courses.

Degree Requirements (134-135 Cr. Hrs.)

First Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)

CHR 105 - Introduction to the Bible 3 Cr. Hrs.
EDU 110 - Essentials of Teacher Candidacy 1 Cr. Hrs.
EDU 111 - Foundations of Education 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 101 - Composition and Communication I 3 Cr. Hrs.
FYE 101 - Journey 1 - Foundations for the Journey 1 Cr. Hrs.
MAT 136 - Mathematics for the Elementary/Early Childhood Teacher: Part One 3 Cr. Hrs.
OR
MAT 137 - Mathematics for the Elementary/Early Childhood Teacher: Part Two 3 Cr. Hrs.
PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Cr. Hrs.

Second Semester (18 Cr. Hrs.)

BIO 170 - Introduction to the Life Sciences 4 Cr. Hrs.
EDU 206 - The Nature of the Exceptional Child 3 Cr. Hrs.
EDU 211 - Educational Psychology 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 102 - Composition and Communication II 3 Cr. Hrs.
KIN 135 - Lifetime Wellness 2 Cr. Hrs.
MAT 136 - Mathematics for the Elementary/Early Childhood Teacher: Part One 3 Cr. Hrs.
OR
MAT 137 - Mathematics for the Elementary/Early Childhood Teacher: Part Two 3 Cr. Hrs.

Third Semester (18 Cr. Hrs.)

EDU 216 - Best Practices for the Elementary Classroom/Field Experience I 3 Cr. Hrs.
OR
EDU 217 - Best Practices for the Secondary Classroom/Field Experience I 3 Cr. Hrs. *
EDU 220 - Technology for the 21st Century Classroom 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 205 - World Literature 1 3 Cr. Hrs.
OR
ENG 206 - World Literature 2 3 Cr. Hrs.
Foreign Language I 3 Cr. Hrs.
HIS 181 - Foundations of the Modern World 3 Cr. Hrs.
OR
HIS 182 - The Modern World 3 Cr. Hrs.
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Cr. Hrs.

Note:

* Application to Benchmark I

Fourth Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

EDU 316 - Best Practices for the Elementary Classroom/Field Experience II 3 Cr. Hrs.
OR
EDU 317 - Best Practices for the Secondary Classroom/Field Experience II 3 Cr. Hrs.
Foreign Language II 3 Cr. Hrs.
HIS 161 - United States History 1 3 Cr. Hrs.
OR
HIS 162 - United States History 2 3 Cr. Hrs.
SCI 107 - Introduction to the Physical Sciences 4 Cr. Hrs.

Fifth Semester (18 Cr. Hrs.)

EDS 335 - Characteristics of Individuals with Learning Disabilities 3 Cr. Hrs. (Fall only)
EDS 420 - Methods for Teaching Reading in Special Education 3 Cr. Hrs. (Fall only)
EDS 460 - Assessment for Eligibility and Instructional Decisions in Special Education 3 Cr. Hrs. (Fall only)
EDU 260 - Health and Physical Education for the Classroom Teacher 3 Cr. Hrs.
FA 200 - Experiencing the Arts 3 Cr. Hrs.
HIS 270 - South Carolina History 3 Cr. Hrs.

Sixth Semester (18 Cr. Hrs.)

EDS 365 - Characteristics of Individuals with Emotional or Behavior Disorders 3 Cr. Hrs. (Spring only)
EDS 452 - Methods for Teaching Math in Special Education 3 Cr. Hrs. (Spring only)
EDS 465 - Classroom Management and Behavioral Intervention in Special Education 3 Cr. Hrs. (Spring only)
EDU 322 - Literature for Children 3 Cr. Hrs.
EDU 330 - Visual and Performing Arts for the Classroom Teacher 3 Cr. Hrs.
EDU 335 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Elementary Social Studies 3 Cr. Hrs.

Seventh Semester (18 Cr. Hrs.)

CHR 305 - Christian Worldview and Contemporary Application 3 Cr. Hrs.
EDS 370 - Characteristics of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities 3 Cr. Hrs. (Fall only)
EDS 453 - Methods for Teaching Middle/High School Special Education 3 Cr. Hrs. (Fall only)
EDU 336 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Elementary Mathematics 3 Cr. Hrs.
EDU 421 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Science 3 Cr. Hrs.
Elective 3 Cr. Hrs.

Note:

* Application to Benchmark II

Eighth Semester (12 Cr. Hrs.)

EDU 490 - Clinical Experience 12 Cr. Hrs. +

Note:

All coursework must be completed before enrollment in EDU 490 - Clinical Experience .

+ Application to Benchmark III

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