Our department is committed to assisting you to graduate in four years. The following is a sample schedule for the special education/cross categorical degree. Your actual schedule will vary. Check out the special education course rotations before you develop your own graduation plan.
BS Four-Year Degree Plan
The following degree plan is based on the general education program instituted in fall 2014. For the previous general education requirements, please access these Student Transition Resources.
First semester (fall)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Total hours | 18 |
| GEP 101 First-Year Foundations | 2 |
| COM 115 Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| MTH 130 Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| PSY 121 Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| BIO 100 Biological Science for Educators | 4 |
|
HST 121 Survey of the History of the United States to 1877 or HST 122 Survey of the History of the United States Since 1877 | 3 |
Second semester (spring) - Take the MoGEA
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Total hours | 16 |
| EDC 150 Introduction to Teaching | 0 |
| ECO 155 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ENG 110 Writing I | 3 |
| PHY 101 Physics by Inquiry for Educators | 4 |
| GEC 111 Human Cultures Humanities | 3 |
| PLS 101 American Democracy and Citizenship | 3 |
Third Semester (fall) - Take the MEP
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Total hours | 18 |
| SPE 310 Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| ENG 210 Writing II: Writing Across the Disciplines | 3 |
| MTH 320 Foundations of Mathematics for Teachers | 3 |
| GRY 100 World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEC 112 Human Cultures - The Arts | 3 |
| GEC 116 Public Affairs - Public Issues | 3 |
Fourth semester (spring)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Total hours | 18 |
| SPE 345/346 Educational Evaluation of Exceptional Students/Lab | 4/2 |
| PSY 360 Educational Psychology | 3 |
| RDG 318 Foundations of Literacy Instruction | 3 |
| SPE 560 Working with Families of Exceptional Individuals | 3 |
| ENG 334 Literature for Children | 3 |
Fifth semester (fall)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Total hours | 17 |
| SPE 515 Foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis and Interventions for Teachers in Applied Settings | 3 |
| SPE 320 Introduction to Teaching Cross Categorical Special Education | 3 |
| EDC 350 School and Society | 3 |
| RDG 420 Methods of Assessing and Personalizing Reading and Writing | 3 |
| RDG 421 Practicum-Methods of Assessing and Personalizing Reading and Writing | 2 |
| CSD 312 Normal Language Acquisition | 3 |
Sixth semester (spring)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Total hours | 15 |
| SPE 516 Application of Applied Behavior Analysis and Interventions in Applied Settings | 3 |
| SPE 550 Career/Vocational Education and Transition | 3 |
| SPE 521 Methods II: Functional Living Skills and Health Issues | 3 |
| SPE 522 Practicum-Instruction of Students with Developmental Disabilities and Other Health Impairments | 2 |
| EDC 345 Introduction to Multicultural Education and Diversity | 3 |
Seventh semester (fall) - Take the Content Assessment
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Total hours | 16 |
| SPE 517 Direct Instruction in Reading and Language Arts | 3 |
| SPE 519 Methods I: Cognitive and Behavioral Teaching Approaches for Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| SPE 520 Practicum-Teaching Individuals with Learning and Behavioral Disorders | 2 |
| KIN 545 Perceptual and Motor Development | 3 |
| EDT 365 Educational Applications of Technology and Media | 3 |
Requirements for admission to Teacher Education include: Passing all sections of the Missouri State Board of Education entry examination, completion of the Missouri Educator Profile (MEP), EDC 150 with a “P”, COM 115 completed “C”>, SPE 310 completed “C”>, a 2.75 GPA, Family Care Safety Registry on file, and Checkpoint One. When requirements are met, the PEC will evaluate your credentials for admission to T.E. There is no application to fill out.
As per DESE directives, GPA requirements listed below are effective fall 2013:
2.75 overall GPA for admission to Teacher Education program
2.75 overall GPA and 3.00 content (major) GPA for assignment to supervised teaching
2.75 overall GPA, 3.00 content (major) GPA and 3.00 GPA in Professional Education for graduation &
certification recommendation
(Individual programs will determine at what point in the program content GPA applies)
certification recommendation
(Individual programs will determine at what point in the program content GPA applies)