Studies in Education BS (non-teaching, with minor in Early Childhood, Elementary, or Special Education Curriculum)
This major is for persons who are not seeking licensure but wish to complete a non-teaching degree in elementary, early childhood, or special education. This is not a state-approved teacher preparation program for licensure. All candidates must meet admission requirements for teacher education.
Requirements
FE includes a Field Experience
Proof of Liability ($1 million) required annually
General Education Core — 64 hours
Major — 28 hours
Minor (Choose one)
Early Childhood Curriculum — 28 hours
| ECE 2000 | Learning through Play and Creative Expression in the Early Grades (FE-12) | 3 |
| ECE 3370 | Social Studies Education PreK-3 (FE-12) | 2 |
| ECE 3455 | Early Childhood Math Methods (FE-12) | 3 |
| ECE 3465 | Science Methods for PreK-3 Teachers (FE-12) | 3 |
| ECE 4130 | Reading and Writing PreK-3 (FE-20) | 3 |
| Electives | 14 |
Elementary Curriculum — 28 hours
| EDU 2350 | Elementary Curriculum and Instruction (FE-20) | 3 |
| EDU 4130 | Reading and Writing (FE-20) | 3 |
| MAT 1070 | Mathematical Ideas and Reasoning | 3 |
| SOC 3270 | Education in an Urban Culture (FE-10) | 3 |
| Electives | 16 |
Special Education Curriculum — 28 hours
| SED 3060 | Behavior Management Strategies for Students with Disabilities (FE-10) | 3 |
| SED 3070 | Technology Integration for Effective Intervention Strategies (K-8) (FE-10) | 3 |
| SED 3100 | Concepts of Assessment for the Special Education Interventionist (K-8) | 3 |
| SED 3400 | Methods of Intervention for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities (FE-10) | 3 |
| SED 3450 | Collaboration Skills and Resources for Effective Special Education Intervention Programs (K-8) (FE-10) | 3 |
| Electives | 13 |
Total Credit Hours: 120