Special Education Teacher
Core Curriculum
10 - English 1301 & 1302 Composition – 6 semester hours
20 - Mathematics – 3 semester hours
MATH 1332, 1314, 1324, 1325 or STAT 1342
30 - Natural Sciences – 8 semester hours
Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, or Bio/Physical Science
40 - Humanities – 3 semester hours
Literature, Philosophy, Modern or Classical Language/Literature or Cultural Studies
50 - Visual/Performing Arts – 3 semester hours
ARTS, MUSI, or DRAM
60 - American History 1301 & 1302 – 6 semester hours
70 - Political Science 2305 & 2306 – 6 semester hours
80 - Social/Behavioral Sciences – 3 semester hours
Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology
90 - Institutionally Designated Option – 6 semester hours
SPCH 1311, 1315, 1318, or 1321
COSC 1301 or 1401, or BCIS 1305
Special Education Teacher
A candidate interested in having a specialization in Special Education has two options:
- Complete the EC-6 Core Subjects plan (AAT or non-AAT), -or- Complete the 4-8 Core Subjects plan (AAT or non-AAT),
- And take the courses below.
- Meet all TExES Academy Program requirements.
- Pass the TExES test #161.
- SPED 3321 Exceptional Children: An Introduction
- SPED 3322 Exceptional Children: Assessment and Programming
- SPED 4323 Exceptional Children: Modifications, Methods and Materials
- SPED 4324 Exceptional Children: Behavior Management
- SPED 4304 Student Teaching: Exceptional Children
SPED 4304 Student Teaching: Exceptional Children will replace ESED 4304 Early School Student Teaching or MSED 4304 Middle School Student Teaching