Bachelor of Science Degree in Exceptional Learning and Development: Interventionist (K-8 and 6-12)

A major in Exceptional Learning and Development (ELD) leads to initial licensure and prepares teachers to work in special education classrooms, grades K-8, or 6-12. This major involves subject matter knowledge in children and youth with disabilities, a proficient level of pedagogical knowledge, theory, and practice of teaching.

Course Requirements

Curriculum (Grades K-8)

• A. Liberal Arts Core (33 hours)

  COE 102
  
  ENG 101, 111, 201, 202
  
  6 hours from REL 111, 112. 113
  
  MTH – 3 hours numbered MTH 111 or higher
  
  BIO 100, 100L
  
  HIS 211 and 3 hours 200 level

• B. Program Core (27 hours)

  HEA 201
  
  SAT 110
  
  SOC 111, 324, 425
  
  PED activity (2 hours)
  
  PSY 211
  
  BIO 106,106L
  
  EDU 323

• C. Exceptional Learning and Development Major: Interventionist (K-8) (40 hours)

  ELD 314, 322 ,323, 423, 425, 428, 430, 437, 450, 455
  
  EDU 221B, 321B, 334, 337

• D. Minor required:

  All students seeking licensure in Interventionist
  (Grades K-8) must minor in Professional Education for Exceptional
  Learning and Development Interventionist K-8).

Course Requirements

Curriculum (Grades 6-12)

• A. Liberal Arts Core (33 hours)

  COE 102
  
  ENG 101, 111, 201, 202
  
  6 hours from REL 111, 112. 113
  
  MTH – 3 hours numbered MTH 111 or higher
  
  BIO 100, 100L
  
  HIS 211 and 3 hours 200 level

• B. Program Core (24-35 hours)

  HEA 201
  
  SAT 110
  
  SOC 111, 324, 425
  
  PED activity (2 hours)
  
  PSY 211
  
  BIO 106,106L
  
  EDU 323

• C. Exceptional Learning and Development Major: Interventionist (6-12) (40 hours)

  ELD 314, 322, 323, 423, 425, 428, 430, 437, 450, 452, 457
  
  EDU 221B, 321B, 334

• D. Minor required

  All students seeking licensure in Interventionist
  (Grades 6-12) must minor in Professional Education for Exceptional
  Learning and Development Interventionist 6-12).