Sample Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Special Education
Year 1 (Fall Semester)
(3) MATH 112A Mathematics for Elementary Teachers (BPS)
(3) ENG 101 English Composition I
(3) SPE 100 Disabilities in Society (EUSC)
(3) ACS 101 Public Speaking
(3) SCI 241A Foundations in Science (BLS, EL)
(1) FST 101 Succeeding & Engaging at SIUE
16 - Total Credits
Year 1 (Spring Semester)
(3) ENG 102 English Composition II
(3) HIST 200 US History & Const: to 1877 (BSS)
(3) MATH 112B Mathematics for Elementary Teacher (BPS)
(3) QR 101, MATH 150 or Higher
(3) SCI 241B Foundations of Science (BPS, EL)
15 - Total Credits
Year 2 (Fall Semester)
(3) MUS 111, ART 111 or any BFPA (BFPA)
(3) PSYC 111 Foundations of Psychology (BSS, EH)
(3) HIST 201 US History & Const: 1877-present (BSS)
(3) RA 101 or PHIL 212
(3) Breadth Humanities (BHUM)/Global Cultures (EGC)
15 - Total Credits
Year 2 (Spring Semester)
(3) Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)
(3) GEOG 210 Physical Geography (BPS)
(3) POLS 112 American National Government (BSS)
(3) Breadth Info & Communication in Society (BICS; IT 300 recom)
(3) CIED 310 Planning for Diverse Learners
15 - Total Credits
Year 3 (Fall Semester)
(1) SPE 401 Field Practicum I
(3) SPE 405 Foundations of Special Ed.
(3) SPE 290 Language Development
(3) SPE 417A Introductory Reading and Language Arts
(3) SPE 441 Assessment of Preschool Children with Special Needs
(3) SPE 442 Methods and Procedures for Teaching Early Childhood Students with Disabilities
16 - Total Credits
Year 3 (Spring Semester)
(1) SPE 402 Field Practicum II
(3) SPE 416 Functional Curriculum Methods
(3) SPE 417B Advanced Reading & Language Arts Methods in Special Education
(3) SPE 430A Classroom Management
(2) SPE 470 Transition Planning
(3) SPE 471 School and Family Partnerships
15 - Total Credits
Summer Term
(3) SPE 415 Instructional & Assistive Technology
3 - Total Credits
Year 4 (Fall Semester)
(3) SPE 412 Assessment for Instructional Decision Making in Special Education
(3) SPE 418 Field Practicum III
(3) SPE 421 Mathematics Methods in Special Education
(3) SPE 422 Adaptations and Accommodations in Content-Area Instruction
(3) SPE 430B Behavior Management
15 - Total Credits
Year 4 (Spring Semester)
(3) SPE 481 Senior Seminar in Special Education
(12) SPE 499 Special Education Student Teaching
15 - Total Credits
Total Hours 125
Transfer Students: To maximize your transfer experience, complete the bold course 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. If minor requirements are shown, discuss careful course selection with the academic advising contact listed. Visit the transfer credit website to find course equivalency guides.
