Education, B.A. - Pre-K thru 4th/Special Ed

Major Requirements

Level One - Core Courses

Universal Required Courses

Students must complete the following 4 courses.

ILO 8.1: Written Communication

1. ENG 110

   College Writing I: Persuasion
   3

ILO 5.1: Information Literacy

1. ENG 210

   College Writing II: Research
   3

ILO 1.1: Understanding Diverse Perspectives

1. FYS 130

   First-Year Academic Seminar

   As published: “First-Year Academic Seminar 1”
   3

ILO 2.1: Reflective Thinking and Valuing

1. REL 100

   Religion Matters
   3

Elective Core Courses

Students must complete 1 course in each of the following 4 ILOs.

ILO 3.1a: Scientific Reasoning

1. IMS 162

   Explorations in Science and Mathematics I (ILO 3b)

   As published: “Explorations in Science and Mathematics I”
   4

ILO 3.1b: Quantitative Reasoning

1. MTH 150

   Mathematics: Myths and Realities
   3

ILO 6.1: Technological Competency

1. CSC 151

   Introduction to Computing Using Packages
   3

ILO 8.1a/12.1: Oral Communication/Collaborative Engagement

1. COM 150

   Presentation Skills

   or: PHL 155 The Quest for Meaning: An Inside-Out Course
   3

Distinct Discipline Core Courses

Students must complete 1 course in each of the following 4 ILOs. Each course must be from a different discipline. (A "discipline" is represented by the 3- or 4-letter prefix attached to each course.)

ILO 4.1: Critical Analysis and Reasoning

1. HIS 200& AMST 100

   U.S. Republic to 1877and American Dreams: Amer Themes

   Not resolved to a course
   6

ILO 9.1: Creative and Artistic Expression

Choose an American ARTH meeting ILO 9.1

ILO 10.1: Ethical Understanding and Reasoning

1. EDC 101

   Education in an Urban Context
   3-4

ILO 11.1: Cultural and Global Awareness and Sensitivity

1. ENG 250

   Literature and Culture
   3

Universal Required Modules

Students must complete the following 2 non-credit modules. 2

ILO 7.1a

Health Literacy Module

ILO 7.1b

Financial Literacy Module

Major Requirements

Level Two

Students must complete 1 course/learning experience in each of the 4 commitments.

ILO 2.2: Broader Identity (Capstone Course/Experience)

1. Fulfilled within major

   Not resolved to a course
   3

Select one ILO from 3.2a, 3.2b, 4.2, 5.2, 6.2, 7.2a, or 7.2b: Expanded Literacies

1. Fulfilled within major

   Not resolved to a course
   3

ILO 8.2b: Effective Expression (Writing-Intensive Course)

1. Fulfilled within major

   Not resolved to a course
   3

Select one ILO from 10.2, 11.2, or 12.2: Active Responsibility

1. Fulfilled within major

   Not resolved to a course
   3

All Other Required Courses

1. EDC 103

   Human Learning, Cognition and Development
   3
2. EDC 104

   Educational Diversity in America
   3
3. EDC 120

   Foundations of Literacy
   3
4. EDC 217

   Teaching and Learning of Mathematics
   3
5. EDC 219

   Integrated Social Sciences (F/S)

   As published: “Integrated Social Sciences”
   3
6. EDC 220

   Reading, Writing, And Thinking in The Content Areas
   3
7. EDC 307

   Differentiated Instruction, Assessment, And

   As published: “Differentiated Instruction, Assessment, And Technology Integration”
   6
8. EDC 308

   Assessment, Accommodations, And Adaptations for

   As published: “Assessment, Accommodations, And Adaptations for Students with Disabilities”
   6
9. EDC 309

   DIATI Lab
   1
10. EDC 310

    AAASD Lab
    1
11. EDC 320

    Teaching Literacy in the Inclusive Classroom
    3
12. EDC 325

    Teaching English Language Learners (S)

    As published: “Teaching English Language Learners”
    3
13. EDC 326

    Foundations of Early Childhood Education
    3
14. EDC 410

    Physical Education and Health for the Developing Child
    2
15. EDC 473

    The Professional Semester: Student Teaching
    12
16. EDC 475

    The Professional Semester: Teaching and Research

    As published: “The Professional Semester: Teaching and Research Methods”
    3
17. EDC 477

    Seminar in Special Education
    3
18. EDC 478

    Special Education Practicum
    10
19. IMS 162

    Explorations in Science and Mathematics I (ILO 3b)

    As published: “Explorations in Science and Mathematics I”
    4
20. IMS 262

    Explorations in Science and Mathematics II
    4

Free Electives

In addition to the requirements listed above, students must take enough courses to the fulfill graduation credit requirements for their School and major.