SPE

Subject

SPE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

www.greensboro.edu

Disabilities (1) (E) This is an introductory field component required for all candidates seeking licensure in Special Education, adapted and general.

Subject

SPE

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.greensboro.edu

Corequisite

SPE 2800

SPE 2901 Field Component for SPE 2900 1 See each licensure area for a more detailed description of professional/specialty studies courses. Students may complete required courses for the education major in the Greater Greensboro Consortium, in addition to those offered on this campus, if said courses are in compliance with North Carolina DPI requirements for initial licensure. The Educator Preparation Program has a required set of field experiences sequentially planned to move the prospective teacher from simple observation and assistance to more complex participation in the classroom. These pre-student teaching field experiences constitute a commitment to preparing teachers to work effectively in culturally diverse public schools. Students are responsible for arranging and providing their own transportation to and from fieldwork assignments. Fieldwork components are required for all students seeking teacher licensure. Detailed information regarding early fieldwork is found in the Field Experiences Handbook available in the Educator Preparation Program office and James Addison Jones Library. Decisions made by the North Carolina DPI or the State Board of Education regarding policies, requirements for teacher licensure candidates, and all other matters related t educator preparation, and the timing of when they must be implemented, supersede those made by Greensboro College. Students should be aware that such changes may Greensboro College Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2026-2027 171 occur during their enrollment. Admission to Educator Preparation Program Traditional degree-seeking students should apply for formal admission into the Educator Preparation Program no later than the beginning of the junior year. Transfer students of junior status should seek admission during the first semester of enrollment. All students, including licensure-only, clinical resident, and provisional licensure students, should seek admission prior to entry into most 3000 level professional courses. It is recommended that students complete EDU 2100 at the beginning of their program of study. Entering licensure-only students should immediately contact an education advisor to evaluate their program. For transfer students, students holding degrees from accredited institutions, and former Greensboro College students, admission into the Educator Preparation Program requires a thorough review of previous coursework. During the evaluation process, particular attention is directed toward professional and specialty areas. For students whose previous work is 10 or more years old, this review process may result in updating and repeating professional and specialty courses identified by the advisor in consultation with the registrar and appropriate faculty in the discipline. The Course Equivalency Subcommittee will document program adjustments and make decisions regarding equivalencies, which will then be submitted to the Educator Preparation Committee for information. Admission requirements include the following: 1. a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average in Greensboro College courses. 2. passing scores on the ETS (Educational Testing Service) Core Academic Skills for Educators in reading, writing, and mathematics are required for all degree-seeking candidates. 3. documented, formal conference with the student’s major advisor. 4. favorable recommendations from the student’s major advisor, a faculty member, and the Dean of Students. 5. completion of the Application for the Educator Preparation Program and the accompanying Legal Status and Policy Statements: Code of Professional Responsibility and Conduct Agreement and Educator Preparation and Program Policy Statement. 6. enrollment in or prior completion of EDU 2100, 21st Century Schools I and

Subject

SPE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.greensboro.edu

as a lead teacher) *Taking eight hours from these courses fulfills the following requirement: ART (4), ART 2202 (4), ART 2302 (4), ART 2403 (2), ART 2502 (4), ART 2602 (4), ART Licensure-Only Birth through Kindergarten Professional Studies Content Courses EDU 2100 (2) BKE 3100 (4) EDU 2101 (1) (if not employed BKE 3710 (4) as a lead teacher) EDU 2770 (3) or BKE 3720 (4) BKE 3730 (3) EDU 3100 (4) BKE 3731 (1) (if not employed as a lead teacher) EDU 3355 (3) BKE 3740 (3) EDU 4000 (3) BKE 3741 (1) EDU 4935 (2) (if employed as BKE 3745 (2) or ELE 3755 (4) a lead teacher) EDU 4980 (2) if employed as a SOC 3309 (4) lead teacher)

Subject

SPE

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.greensboro.edu

Offered: Periodically based on student need This fieldwork course is a series of involved experiences sequentially planned to allow developmental opportunities to plan lessons and learning segments. Candidates are responsible for arranging their own transportation to fieldwork assignments. Required for PAL Adapted candidates who are not employed as lead teachers.

Subject

SPE

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

www.greensboro.edu

Prerequisite

Admission to Educator Preparation Program

Offered every spring semester This course explores issues related to the transitions from school to adult life for individuals with disabilities. Topics include: planning for effective transitions (school level to adult life); problem-solving self-determination skills; career preparation; positive behavioral support techniques; person-centered planning; appropriate instructional techniques across a variety of instructional settings; identification of and collaboration with appropriate community resources; post-school leisure; educational, residential, and employment opportunities. Students will participate in related field experience to demonstrate the skills learned in this course.

Subject

SPE

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

www.greensboro.edu

Prerequisite

Admission to Educator Preparation Program

Subject

SPE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.greensboro.edu

Subject

SPE

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.greensboro.edu

3 Assessment

Subject

SPE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.greensboro.edu

(E) Offered: Every fall semester This field component is required for all students enrolled in SPE 3770. Students will complete the requirements for this component in an adapted special education curriculum setting at the middle or high school level.

Subject

SPE

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

www.greensboro.edu

Prerequisite

Admission to Educator Preparation Program, EDU 2770

Corequisite

SPE 3770

Offered: Every spring semester This course will focus on evidence-based strategies for teaching reading and written expression to students with disabilities. Candidates will use the knowledge gained in Literacy Foundations to assess student skills and implement newly learned evidence-based strategies for teaching reading and written expression. Greensboro College Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2026-2027 387

Subject

SPE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.greensboro.edu

Prerequisite

Admission to Educator Preparation Program, EDU 2770

Corequisite

SPE 3776

Offered: Every spring semester Candidates will implement methods in reading and written expression learned in class with students with disabilities on an individual, small group, and whole class basis. The focus of this experience will be on the assessment and instructional aspects of teaching reading and written expression and monitor progress of individuals taught in field placement.

Subject

SPE

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

www.greensboro.edu

Prerequisite

Admission to Educator Preparation Program, EDU 2770

Corequisite

SPE 3775

* Requires admission to the Educator Preparation Program Required Related Courses: Course number Course title Credit hours ART, DAN, Requirements for B.A. degree 8

Subject

SPE

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.greensboro.edu

Total credit hours = 12 for certificate Licensure Plus Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in English as a

Subject

SPE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.greensboro.edu

Strategies in Special Education

Subject

SPE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.greensboro.edu

Offered: Fall semesters, 2027 and 2029 This course addresses evidence-based practices for teaching students with disabilities. Candidates will gain knowledge of effective strategies for improving outcomes in targeted groups of diverse learners. The course will include and in-depth study of mild to moderate disabilities and their instructional needs. Additionally the course will include an understanding of evidence-based practices and how to choose the appropriate strategy for the individual needs of a learner.

Subject

SPE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.greensboro.edu

Choose one of these courses: 3

Subject

SPE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.greensboro.edu

Subject

SPE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.greensboro.edu

Subject

SPE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.greensboro.edu

Offered: Fall semesters, 2026 and 2028 This course will explore the medical and health concerns of individuals with significant developmental disabilities. Emphasis will be placed on the knowledge, skills and health maintenance practices required in the school setting, but issues of care across the lifespan will also be addressed. Related services (OT, PT, Speech, and Counseling), OSHA guidelines, and service deliveries will be discussed. Appropriate layout of a physical environment for students with medical and health needs will be discussed. The importance of including family preferences and values will be discussed. Candidates will complete CPR certification.

Subject

SPE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.greensboro.edu

Offered: Periodically based on student need This course is designed to provide information and guidance to candidates as they design and implement a project-based product in P-12 schools. Students will be given the opportunity to design and develop a product (e.g., teaching aids such as curriculum design and materials; interactive website; in-service training workshop; professional conference presentation, etc.) that will support the best practices in special education. Furthermore, students will continue to deepen their understanding of educational inquiry and research methodologies, strengthen their ability to read critically, to synthesize and conceptualize research issues, and conduct a clear disciplined inquiry into a topic. Students will exit the course having completed their final culminating professional project. Greensboro College Graduate Academic Catalog 2026-2027 117

Subject

SPE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.greensboro.edu

Prerequisite

EDU 6110 and admission to the Educator Preparation Program