Education, All-Level Generic Special Education (BSEd)
Admission to the Professional Development Sequence
Admission to the Professional Development Sequence is restricted; admission requirements are given in Admission to the Professional Development Sequence.
Total Hours Required: 120
Plan of Study
The Plan of Study is a suggested four-year course sequence to support academic planning and serves as a helpful guide. Currently enrolled students should meet with their academic advisor to tailor their course selections and timelines to their individual goals and circumstances.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
| UTS 306J | Hands-On Science I | 3 |
| RHE 306 | Rhetoric and Writing | 3 |
| SED 303 | Autism Spectrum Disorder: Truths and Consequences | 3 |
| Mathematics (020) | 3 | |
| First-Year Signature Course (090) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| EDP 320 | Cognition, Human Learning, and Motivation | 3 |
| UTS 306K | Hands-On Science II | 3 |
| Foreign Language other than English, Beginning Proficiency | 6 | |
| American and Texas Government (070) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Foreign Language other than English, Beginning Proficiency | 4 | |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| UTS 306L | Hands-On Science III | 3 |
| M 316K | Foundations of Arithmetic | 3 |
| F A 308 | Arts Integrations for Multidisciplinary Connections | 3 |
| American and Texas Government (070) | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| EDC 312 | Foundations of United States Schooling | 3 |
| UTS 306M | Hands-On Science IV | 3 |
| M 316L | Foundations of Geometry, Statistics, and Probability | 3 |
| Humanities (040) | 3 | |
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Free Elective | 2 | |
| Hours | 2 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| EDP 350E | Introduction to Life Span Development | 3 |
| EDU 327 | Sociocultural Influences on Learning | 3 |
| SED 386C | Topics in Trends and Issues in Learning Disabilities and Behavioral Disorders | 3 |
| SED 376 | Foundations and Issues in Special Education | 3 |
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| SED 378C | Teaching Students with Intense Support Needs | 3 |
| SED 375E | Teaching Practicum and Seminar | 3 |
| SED 378G | Teaching Reading and Writing II | 3 |
| SED 378J | Assessment Practices | 3 |
| SED 378T | Topics in Special Education | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| EDC 339M | Communities and Families as Assets in Education | 3 |
| EDC 370E.6 | Early and Elementary Reading Methods | 3 |
| EDC 370E.7 | Early and Elementary Writing Methods | 3 |
| EDC 370E.10 | Early and Elementary Mathematics Methods | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| EDC 370E.20 | Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| SED 960R | Teaching Residency and Seminar | 9 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Requirements
All requirements are listed below, starting with the most specialized moving to the most general. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | ||
| EDP 350E | Introduction to Life Span Development | 3 |
| or EDP 350G | Adolescent Development | |
| or EDP 358D | Emotional and Behavioral Disorders | |
| or HDF 313 | Child Development | |
| or PSY 304 | Introduction to Child Psychology | |
| EDU 327 | Sociocultural Influences on Learning | 3 |
| SED 386C | Topics in Trends and Issues in Learning Disabilities and Behavioral Disorders | 3 |
| SED 376 | Foundations and Issues in Special Education | 3 |
| SED 378C | Teaching Students with Intense Support Needs | 3 |
| SED 375E | Teaching Practicum and Seminar | 3 |
| SED 378G | Teaching Reading and Writing II | 3 |
| SED 378J | Assessment Practices | 3 |
| SED 378T.12 | Teaching Mathematics I | 3 |
| Professional Development Sequence | ||
| EDC 370E.6 | Early and Elementary Reading Methods (Topic 6: Early and Elementary Reading Methods) | 3 |
| EDC 370E.7 | Early and Elementary Writing Methods (Topic 7: Early and Elementary Writing Methods) | 3 |
| EDC 370E.10 | Early and Elementary Mathematics Methods (Topic 10: Early and Elementary Mathematics Methods) | 3 |
| EDC 370E.20 | Teaching English as a Second Language (Topic 20: Teaching English as a Second Language) | 3 |
| EDC 339M | Communities and Families as Assets in Education | 3 |
| SED 960R | Teaching Residency and Seminar | 9 |
| Major (see details below) | 6 | |
| Subtotal | 57 | |
| Free electives: Additional coursework to reach total hours required. | 27 | |
| Subtotal | 27 | |
| General Education | ||
| Remaining Core Curriculum (42 hours total) | 36 | |
| Foreign Language other than English, Beginning Proficiency | ||
| Subtotal | 36 | |
| College Requirements - Education | ||
| General University Requirements | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Major-Education (BSEd)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDC 312 | Foundations of United States Schooling | 3 |
| F A 308 | Arts Integrations for Multidisciplinary Connections | 3 |
| or T D 302S | Arts Integrations for Multidisciplinary Connections | |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Licensure
Students seeking teacher certification must adhere to current state requirements in addition to the degree requirements described in this catalog. See Preparation for Teacher Certification for additional information.
State of Texas teacher certification requirements are governed by the Texas Education Agency and are subject to change. Students must adhere to current teacher certification requirements, even if they differ from those listed in the University catalogs.