Special Education (K-12), Science Content Area, B.S.

Bachelor of Science in Special Education (K-12)

Coordinator: Marisa Scott

Upon successful completion of the program of study in Special Education and related requirements, graduates are eligible for a Standard Professional I license to teach in the State of North Carolina. For a more detailed description, including the program standards and goals and objectives, turn to Undergraduate Licensure Programs in the School of Education section of this catalog.

Freshman Seminar: 1 Sem. Hr.

General Education: 44 Sem. Hrs.

See General Education Program  for available options in each category.

• ENG 1050. Composition I (3 credits)
• ENG 1060. Composition II (3 credits)
• Fine Art (3 credits)
• Literature (3 credits)
• History (3 credits)
• Philosophy and Religion (3 credits)
• Social Sciences (9 credits)
• Natural Science (6 credits)
• Mathematics (3 credits)
• Physical Education (2 credits)
• General Education Electives (6 credits)

Major-Specific General Education Requirements

Professional Studies Core: 15 Sem. Hrs.

• EDN 2100. Introduction to Education (3 credits)
• EDN 3130. Content Area Reading (3 credits)
• EDN 3150. Developmental Perspectives of Educational Psychology (Grades K‐12) (3 credits)
• SED 3310. Introduction to the Exceptional Child (3 credits)
• RDG 2000. Foundations of Reading and Language Acquisition (3 credits)

Essential Standards: 24 Sem. Hrs.

• SED 3040. Working with Families of Diverse Students with Disabilities (3 credits)
• SED 3110. Assistive Technology for Students with Special Needs (3 credits)
• SED 3320. Special Education Law, Policies, and Procedures (3 credits)
• SED 3330. Teaching Students Who Need Adaptive or Functional Curricula (3 credits)
• SED 3350. Assessment of Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities (3 credits)
• SED 4030. Collaboration in School and Community for School Professionals (3 credits)
• SED 4250. Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities (3 credits)
• EDN 2900. Research and Writing in Education

Content Pedagogy: 27 Sem. Hrs.

• SED 3340. Instructional Strategies for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities (3 credits)
• SED 4310. Discipline and Classroom Management (3 credits)
• SED 4320. Classroom Considerations and the IEP for Special Education Students (3 credits)
• SED 4330. Diagnosing and Remediating Mathematics Problems (3 credits)
• SED 4340. Diagnosing and Remediating Reading and Writing Problems (3 credits)
• SED 4360. Internship in Special Education (3 credits)
• SED 4960. Internship for Special Education Teacher Candidates (9 credits)

Content Area Option: 13-16 Sem. Hrs.

(13-16 depending upon selection) Special Education majors are required to select one of the three (3) content areas:

Science Content Area: 16 Sem. Hrs.

• PHS 1100. Physical Science I (3 credits)
• PHS 1110. Physical Science II (3 credits)
• GLY 1150. Earth Science (3 credits)
• SCE 3000. Early Experiences for Prospective Science Teachers (1 credit)
• SCE 3010. Early Laboratory Experiences for Prospective Science Teachers (2 credits)
• SCE 3500. The Teaching of Science in the Middle Grades (6‑9) (3 credits)

Total: 124-127 Sem. Hrs.