Special Education, Adapted Curriculum, BS

1. General education requirements including those listed below - 40 s.h.

(For information about courses that carry general education credit view the General Education Program  section.)

• ART 3850 - Art in the Elementary School or
• Any approved general education fine arts course

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• MATH 1065 - College Algebra or
• MATH 2127 - Basic Concepts of Mathematics or
• Any 2000 level or above general education mathematics course

2. Professional studies - 24 s.h.

• EDTC 4001 - Technology in Education
• EDUC 3002 - Introduction to Diversity
• EDUC 3200 - Foundations of American Education
• READ 3501 - Foundational Literacy Skills: Differentiated Instruction and Assessment for the Elementary Classroom
• SPED 2123 - Early Experiences for Prospective Teachers
• SPED 4320 - Communication and Collaboration in Special Education
• SPED 4324 - Internship in Special Education

3. Core - 42 s.h.

• SPED 2000 - Introduction to Exceptional Children
• SPED 2200 - Introduction to Students with Disabilities in the Adapted Curriculum
• SPED 3003 - Academic Instruction for Students in the Adapted Curriculum
• SPED 3004 - Managing the Learning Environment
• SPED 3005 - Instructional Programming in Special Education
• SPED 3006 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Students with Disabilities
• SPED 3007 - Managing the Physical Needs of Learners with Disabilities
• SPED 3200 - Instructional Methods for Students with Disabilities in the Adapted Curriculum
• SPED 3209 - Instructional Practicum for Students with Disabilities in the Adapted Curriculum
• SPED 4000 - Technology in Special Education
• SPED 4001 - Instructional Programming and Transition Planning in the Adapted Curriculum
• SPED 4100 - Issues and Strategies for Students with Disabilities
• SPED 4300 - Practicum in Special Education

4. Cognates - 14 s.h.

• MATE 3050 - Mathematics and Methods for Grades Pre-K-2
• MATE 3051 - Field Experience in Mathematics Grades K-2
• MATE 3060 - Mathematics and Methods for Grades 3-6
• READ 3502 - Reading for Understanding: Differentiated Instruction and Assessment for the Elementary Classroom
• SCIE 3216 - Teaching Science in the Elementary School

Licensure/Certification Requirements in North Carolina

The curriculum for all ECU Certificates, Degrees, and Minors  have been designed to meet the licensure/certification requirements in North Carolina and prepare students to sit for licensure/certification exams in North Carolina. The various licensure boards in each state are responsible for setting requirements for licensure/certification in their state. Other states have their own requirements, and you’ll want to make sure your program meets criteria in your home state (or state where you intend to work) before you apply.