Special Education Minor
The Minor in Special Education offers students an understanding of core educational theory and praxis without declaring a full major in special education. The minor DOES NOT lead to a clear renewable T-4 certificate in special education. Only students admitted to the teacher preparation program can add this minor to their degree program.
Requirements for Admission to the Minor
Meet all requirements for Admission to Teacher Education:
- Completion of Core with no less than a grade of “C” in ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102
- Successful completion of EDUC 2110, 2120, and 2130
- Grade point average of 2.50 or better
- Successful completion of the GACE Ethics entry Test
- Successful possession of pre-service certificate
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 1101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 3001 | Child Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC 2103 | Human Growth & Development | |
| or PSYC 3002 | Adolescent Psychology | |
| or PSYC 3370 | Introduction to Behavioral Modification | |
| EDUC 2199 | Orientation to Education | 0 |
| SPED 3307 | Nature and Characteristics of Students with Intellectual Disabilities | 2 |
| SPED 3312 | Curriculum, Methods and Materials for Teaching Adaptive Curriculum | 2 |
| SPED 3331 | Occupational Guidance for Students with Intellectual Disabilities | 2 |
| SPED 3341 | Curriculum Transition Instructions for Teaching Students with Disabilities | 2 |
| SPED 4401 | Learning Environments and Behavior Management of Children with Disabilities | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 | |