Please note, a minimum of 120 credits is required to earn the baccalaureate degree. In addition to the major and gen ed core requirements, the PA. Dept. of Education requires ALL students seeking the Special Education PK-12 certification to take 2 Math courses, English Literature, and a specific level of English Composition.
Curriculum
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 200 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 201* | Introduction to Special Education (15 hrs FE) | 3 |
| EDUC 202 | Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDUC 204* | Inclusive Education (15 hrs FE) | 3 |
| EDUC 211 | Education Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 212 | Teaching Multilingual Learners (MLs) - Formerly Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| EDUC 231*** | Technology in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 234 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| EDUC 240 | Early Literacy Foundations | 3 |
| EDUC 385* | Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (10 hrs FE) | 3 |
| EDUC 386 | Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 |
| EDUC 389 | Early Intervention and Transition Planning | 3 |
| EDUC 402 | Reading and Learning Differences | 3 |
| EDUC 403 | Reading and Writing Across the Content Areas | 3 |
| EDUC 405* | Teaching Techniques for Low Incidence Students (10 hrs FE) | 3 |
| 14-Week Courses: | ||
| EDUC 408* | Education Seminar with Field Experience (110 hrs FE) | 3 |
| EDUC 410** | Student Teaching | 12 |
| EDUC 420 | Seminar in Student Teaching (online synchronous) | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 60 |
*These courses have required field experience hours. More information about field experience.
**Students are required to work with their Academic Advisors to determine plan for student teaching.
***Required all students applying for certification after August 1, 2026
PA Certification Requirements
- Complete coursework for the PK-12 Special Education Certification
- Successfully complete the two (2) Praxis tests for PA Special Education certification:
- The PK-12 Special Education Certification Testing: Two (2) Required Praxis Test Modules are #5355 Special Education and #5511 Fundamental Subjects Content Knowledge. Visit the Praxis Website.
Please note, a minimum of 120 credits is required to earn the baccalaureate degree. In addition to the major and gen ed core requirements, the PA. Dept. of Education requires ALL students seeking the Special Education PK-12 certification to take 2 Math courses, English Literature, and a specific level of English Composition.
Course Descriptions
Please visit the Academic Catalog for course descriptions.
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Note: A minor can be added with a student's advisor after the student is enrolled. During the application process, you only need to choose your major/degree program. The minor will be added later.