For course descriptions, see our course catalog.
Required PK-4 Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 501 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| EDUC 511 | Educational Psychology or CLEP - Intro to Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 512 | Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| EDUC 536 | Child Development: Pre-K-4th grade | 3 |
| EDUC 537 | Early Childhood Education w/ Field Experience | 3 |
| EDUC 571 | Teaching Math, Science & Health | 3 |
| EDUC 572 | Teaching Social Studies & Language Arts | 3 |
| EDUC 540 | Early Literacy Foundations | 3 |
| EDUC 502 | Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDUC 504 | Inclusive Education w/ Field Experience | 3 |
| EDUC 610** | Student Teaching (all PRAXIS must be completed) | 6 |
| EDUC 620 | Seminar in Student Teaching (complete with EDUC 610) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 39 |
**Applications for student teaching must be submitted via online between December 15 and January 15 for the following Fall and Spring semester.
This certification requires field experience/observation hours, which are embedded in courses throughout this program. For a list of courses requiring field observations, please view the College of Education Field Experience Observation Hours webpage.
Required Special Education Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 681 | Teaching Techniques for Low Incidence Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 602 | Reading & Learning Differences (Prerequisite: EDUC 600 or 601) | 3 |
| EDUC 603 | Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum | 3 |
| EDUC 685 | Emotional and Behavioral Disorders | 3 |
| EDUC 686 | Autistic Spectrum Disorders | 3 |
| EDUC 689 | Early Intervention and Transition Planning | 3 |
External Agencies have authority to impose new standards for certification before a student's program of study is completed.