BS Four-Year Degree Plan: Special Education/Blind & Low Vision Option
The following is a sample schedule for this major – your actual schedule may vary.
For GEC course options, check the General Education Worksheet. Meet with your advisor and review the class schedule before confirming your schedule.
Missouri State is committed to helping you graduate in four years.
Suggested course sequencing
- In your seventh semester: Take the state-required certification assessment.
The following degree plan, last reviewed 05/15/2026, is based on the 2026-27 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.
First semester (fall)
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| Total hours | 15 |
Second semester (spring)
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| GEC 111 Humanities | 3 |
| Total hours | 13-15 |
Third Semester (fall)
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| GEC 115 Cultural Competence | 3 |
| GEC 112 The Arts | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Fourth semester (spring)
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| Total hours | 15 |
Fifth semester (fall)
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| Total hours | 15 |
Sixth semester (spring)
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| SPE 515 Evidence-Based Practices in Behavior Intervention | 4 |
| SPE 584 or SPE 664 Language Development of Exceptional Individuals | 3 |
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| SPE 518 or SPE 611 Braille II: Literary and Mathematical Applications of Braille and Assistive Technology | 3 |
| SPE 507 or SPE 607 Methods I: Introductory Procedures for Teaching Students with Visual Impairments and Multiple Disabilities | 3 |
| Total hours | 16 |
Apply for student teaching
Student teaching applications are due:
- February 1 if you're student teaching in the upcoming fall semester.
- August 1 if you're student teaching in the following spring semester.
Review the senior checklist.
Seventh semester (fall) - Take the state-required certification assessment
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| SPE 517 or SPE 617 Literacy Instruction for Exceptional Individuals | 4 |
| SPE 513 or SPE 529 Methods II: Teaching Students with Visual Impairments and Multiple Disabilities | 3 |
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| Elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 17 |
Eighth semester (spring) - Student Teaching
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| SPE 495 Supervised Student Teaching-Special Education | 8 |
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| Total hours | 14 |
Total program hours = 120-122
Check Admission to Teacher Education Requirements for your program.
When requirements are met, the Educator Preparation Provider Committee (EPPC) will evaluate your credentials for admission into the teacher education program. There is no application to be completed.
Must have a 3.0 Professional Education GPA for certification recommendation.