BA-EDSP - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Special Education

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Special Education is a stand-alone major with a focus on elementary education. The following course of study along with general college requirements and applied practice is designed to meet requirements for North Carolina initial licensure in Special Education: General Curriculum (K-12). Applied practice includes early field experiences assigned as part of the professional course sequence and student teaching. A student majoring in Special Education may wish to consider dual licensure in Elementary Education and should consult with the Department of Teacher Education for additional information.

Special Education Major (B.A.) (52 credits)

Complete all of the following (52 credits)

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

EDUC1100
EDUC2250
EDUC2700
EDUC2900
EDUC3100
EDUC3101
EDUC3102
EDUC3103
EDUC3104
EDUC3105
EDUC3106
EDUC3107
EDUC3109
ENV1511
MATH1120
PSYC1500
PSYC2940

Licensure Requirements

Student Teaching (12 credits)

EDUC 4500 Professional Leadership Seminar (3 credits)

Permission of the Teacher Education Council is required for EDUC 3100, EDUC 3101, EDUC 3102, EDUC3103, EDUC 3104, EDUC 3105, EDUC 3106, EDUC 3107, EDUC 3109, EDUC 3400, Student Teaching, and EDUC 4500.

Reading Licensure (21-25 credits)

The program in Reading meets the professional requirements for the North Carolina reading specialist license. Licenses are issued as second field licenses in addition to an elementary, middle school, secondary, or special subject license.

Complete all of the following (17-19 credits)

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

EDUC2161
EDUC3006
EDUC4201
EDUC4351
OR EDUC3103
EDUC4952
OR EDUC3102
EDUC4954
OR EDUC3108

NOTE: The state requires that the total hours must be at least 24.

Literacy-related courses in linguistics, literature, writing, or reading (4-6 credits)

NOTE: The state requires that the total hours must be at least 24.