Special Education, General 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

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• Any approved general education fine arts course

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• MATH 1065 - College Algebra

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• MATH 2127 - Basic Concepts of Mathematics

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• 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 - 36-37 s.h.

• SPED 2000 - Introduction to Exceptional Children
• SPED 2300 - Teaching Students with Disabilities, General Curriculum
• SPED 3004 - Managing the Learning Environment
• SPED 3300 - Reading and Writing for Students with Disabilities, General Curriculum
• SPED 3309 - Practicum in Reading and Writing for Students with Disabilities, General Curriculum
• SPED 3500 - Mathematics and Content Areas for Students with Disabilities, General Curriculum
• SPED 3509 - Practicum in Mathematics and Content Areas for Students with Disabilities, General Curriculum
• SPED 4000 - Technology in Special Education
• SPED 4100 - Issues and Strategies for Students with Disabilities
• SPED 4300 - Practicum in Special Education

4. Cognates - 19-20 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
• MATE 3067 - Algebra and Number Foundations
• READ 3502 - Reading for Understanding: Differentiated Instruction and Assessment for the Elementary Classroom

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• READ 3990 - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas in the Secondary School

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• READ 5317 - Adolescent Literacy in the Content Areas

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• SCIE 3216 - Teaching Science in the Elementary School

5. Elective if needed to complete minimum degree requirement

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.