Undergraduate programs

Undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in teaching should refer to the “Teacher Preparation” section in this catalog for information regarding recommended preparatory programs for elementary and secondary teachers.

Elementary Education B.A./B.S.

Special Education B.A./B.S.

Elementary Education Minor

Secondary Education Minor

Special Education Minor

Career and Community Studies Certificate (not currently accepting applications)

Special Education B.A./B.S.

In addition to meeting the general University requirements, the student must complete a minimum of 75 credits in the following special education courses.

Lower-Division Program Requirements

These requirements are completed in the Freshman or Sophomore years (Yr 1 & 2).
Mth 211Foundations Of Elementary Mathematics I

4

Mth 212Foundations Of Elementary Mathematics II

4

SpEd 418Survey of Exceptional Learners

3

Total Credit Hours: 11

Upper-Division Program Requirements

These requirements are completed in Junior and Senior years (Yr 3 & 4).
SpEd 411Foundations of Special Education

3

SpEd 415Classroom Assessment, Instruction, and Behavior Management (Elementary)

4

SpEd 430Families and Advocacy

3

SpEd 409Professional Practices Seminar 1

3

SpEd 437Reading Assessment and Instruction - Elementary

4

SpEd 438Reading Assessment and Instruction - Secondary

4

SpEd 432Inclusive Practices

2

SpEd 414Legal and Ethical Foundations of Special Education

3

SpEd 412Diagnostic Assessment

4

SpEd 448Positive Behavior Support in the Classroom

3

SpEd 409Professional Introduction to the School Year

3

SpEd 433Math Assessment and Instruction

3

SpEd 422Comprehensive Individualized Assessment and Curriculum I

3

SpEd 409Professional Practices Seminar 2

3

SpEd 423Comprehensive Individualized Assessment and Curriculum II

3

SpEd 425Student Teaching

12

SpEd 426IEP and Collaborative Teaming

3

SpEd 407Student Teaching

1

Total Credit Hours: 64

Total Credit Hours: 75

Transfer Policy for the Special Education Major Requirements in the BA/BS in Special Education

Students must complete a minimum 64 Special Education major requirements at PSU. These are the Special Education courses completed during the junior and senior years.