| Year One — Fall Semester |
MATH 112a — Mathematics for Elementary Teachers (BPS) (3)
ENG 101 — English Composition I (3)
SPE 200 — Disabilities in Society (EUSC) (3)
SPC 103 or 105 — Speech Communication (3)
SCI 241a (BLS, EL) (3) |
(Total Hours 15) |
| Year One — Spring Semester |
ENG 102 — English Composition II (3)
GEOG 111 — Introduction to Geography (BSS, EGC) (3)
MATH 112b — Mathematics for Elementary Teacher (BPS) (3)
STAT 107 — Concepts of Statistics or CS/CMIS 108 — Computer Concepts (3)
SCI 241b — Foundations of Science (BPS, EL) (3) |
(Total hours 15)
Note: After two semesters of course work is complete, start a file in OCECA. |
| Year Two — Fall Semester |
MUS 111 — Introduction to Music History/Literature (BFPA) (3)
PSYC 111 — Foundations of Psychology (BSS) (3)
HIST 200 or HIST 201 — US History (BSS, EL, EUSC) (3)
PHIL 106 — Critical Thinking or MATH 106 — Deductive Reasoning (3)
ENG — Literature 200-300 level (BHUM) (3) |
(Total hours 15)
Pass ICTS Test of Academic Proficiency
Declare a special education major at end of semester |
| Year Two — Spring Semester |
ART 111 — Introduction to Art (BFPA) (3)
SCI (any with lab)/Health Experience (EH) (4)
POLS 112 — American National Government (BSS) (3)
Information & Communication in Society (BICS) (3)
EPFR 315 — Educational Psychology (3) |
(Total hours 15)
Apply for admission to program (see Application Deadline) |
| Year Three — Fall Semester |
SPE 401 — Field Practicum One (1)
SPE 405 — Foundations of Special Ed (3)
SPE 430 — Classroom Management and Behavior Support (3)
SPE 450 — Instructional Planning and Collaboration (3)
SPPA 290 — Language Development (3)
EPFR 320 — Foundations of Education (3) |
(Total Hours 16) |
| Year Three — Spring Semester |
SPE 402 — Field Practicum Two (2)
SPE 416 — Functional Curriculum Methods (3)
SPE 417a — Introductory Reading and Language Arts Methods in Special Education (3)
SPE 415 — Instructional & Assistive Technology or SPE 470 Transition Planning (3)
SPE 471 — School and Family Partnerships (3)
Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) (3) |
(Total hours 17) |
| Summer |
| SPE 415 Instructional & Assistive Technology or SPE 470 Transition Planning (3) |
(Total hours 3) |
| Year Four — Fall Semester |
SPE 412 Assessment for Instructional Decision Making in Special Education (3)
SPE 417b Advanced Reading & Language Arts Methods in Special Education (3)
SPE 418 Field Practicum Three (3)
SPE 421 Mathematics Methods in SPE (3)
SPE 422 Adaptations and Accommodations in Content-Area Instruction (3) |
(Total hours 15)
Pass Content Area (LBS1-155) Test*
Pass Special Education General Curriculum (163) Test* |
| Year Four — Spring Semester |
SPE 481 Senior Seminar in Special Education (3)
SPE 499 Special Education Student Teaching (12) |
(Total hours 15)
Pass APT (104) |
| * All courses listed above must be passed with a C or higher for certification requirements |
| TRANSFER STUDENTS — Maximize your transfer experience — Complete the requirements pre-transfer AND satisfy either the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) General Ed Core or receive an AA, AS, or AAT (early childhood, special ed or math) degree from an IAI community college. Transfer Credit Equivalency Guides are located at siue.edu/transfer |
