Special Education Major: Cross Categorical (Dual Major with Elementary Education), B.S.Ed. (Certifies Grades K-12)

CIP: 131007

This major must be completed with the elementary education major and the following special education requirements in order to meet certification requirements for K-12 Special Education: Cross Categorical.

Requirements

The Northwest Core (44-47 hours)

See Professional Education Handbook for which of the Northwest Core classes require a C or better.

Institutional Requirements (4 hours)

Elementary Education Major (65 hours)

Professional Requirements

Professional Education Phase II (15 hours)

See Professional Education Handbook for which of the courses below require a C or better.

COM 29553	Language, Speech, and Hearing of the Exceptional Child and Adult	3
EDCI 62372	Systems for Supporting Instruction and Behavior for Students with Disabilities	2
EDCI 62394	Special Education: Theory and Techniques of Evaluation, Instruction, and Behavior	4
EDCI 62396	Special Education: Implementing Techniques and Strategies of Evaluation, Instruction, and Behavior	4
EDCI 62408	Transition and Career Readiness, Families, and Partnerships: Theory and Techniques	2

Field and Clinical Experiences Phase III (9 hours)

EDCI 62454	Special Education: Residency Practicum	3
EDUC 61481	Directed Teaching in Cross Categorical Special Education: Elementary	1 to 12
	OR
EDUC 61482	Directed Teaching in Cross Categorical Special Education: Secondary	1 to 12

Note:  Directed teaching from other certification or other degrees may count for up to 6 hours of the 12 required hours.

Free electives as needed to reach minimum 120 graduation hours

When combined with a major in elementary education, there are two Directed Teaching placements of 6 hours each (one elementary and one special education for a total of 12).  Each major, taken separately, would require 12 hours of directed teaching, so this major does NOT add additional Directed Teaching hours.