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BS in Special Education: Severe Disabilities Emphasis (55 hours)



This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions approval. Please see the Education Advisement and Certification Office for information regarding requirements for admission to this program.

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  1. Complete the following with at least a B– grade prior to beginning the program:
      CPSE 400 : Exceptional Students: Principles of Collaboration. (2:1:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      CPSE 400 : Exceptional Students: Principles of Collaboration. (2:1:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp
      DESCRIPTION: Basic principles and legislative issues in effectively communicating and collaborating with professionals, parents, and other service providers to meet needs of individuals with disabilities in inclusive educational environments. Lab.

  2. Complete the following core courses:

  3. Complete 2 hours of the following:

  4. Complete the following emphasis courses:
      CPSE 443 : Social and Behavioral Strategies for Students with Severe Disabilities. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      CPSE 443 : Social and Behavioral Strategies for Students with Severe Disabilities. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: W
      PREREQUISITE: Admission to special education program; CPSE 400, 410.
      DESCRIPTION: Principles, procedures, and strategies for creating positive educational environments, including functional assessment, behavior intervention plans, and development of social competence.

      CPSE 447R : Practicum in Secondary Education: Severe Disabilities. (1:0:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      CPSE 447R : Practicum in Secondary Education: Severe Disabilities. (1:0:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: W
      PREREQUISITE: Admission to special education program; CPSE 400 or equivalent; concurrent enrollment in CPSE 440 (secondary).
      DESCRIPTION: Practicum in teaching students with severe disabilities in secondary settings.

      CPSE 453 : Curriculum and Instruction: Severe Disabilities. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      CPSE 453 : Curriculum and Instruction: Severe Disabilities. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: Sp
      PREREQUISITE: Admission to special education program or instructor's consent.
      DESCRIPTION: Strategies for designing and implementing educational programs, curricula, and teaching methods for students with severe disabilities.

      CPSE 463 : Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      CPSE 463 : Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F
      PREREQUISITE: Admission to special education program or instructor's consent.
      DESCRIPTION: Principles and applications in using assistive technology to improve the education and communication skills of students with disabilities.

      CPSE 490 : Capstone Seminar: Students With Disabilities. (1:1:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      CPSE 490 : Capstone Seminar: Students With Disabilities. (1:1:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W
      PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of all special education courses and concurrent enrollment with student teaching/internship.
      DESCRIPTION: Synthesis of knowledge and skills in special education; development of professional ethics and commitment to professional development.

      EXSC 461 : Adapted Physical Education for Teaching Majors. (3:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      EXSC 461 : Adapted Physical Education for Teaching Majors. (3:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: W
      PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into PETE program.
      DESCRIPTION: Program, legal mandates, management techniques, and assessing and identifying special needs students.

  5. Complete 8 hours of the following:

  6. Complete 12 hours of the following student teaching or internship experience:



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