Teaching All Learners (leading to Elementary K-6 and Special Education Modified K-12 licensure)

Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership

Program objectives for a B.S.Ed. in Teaching All Learners are: (a) to understand how learning occurs, how students construct knowledge and acquire skill, and to provide learning opportunities that support students' intellectual, social, and personal development; (b) to adapt instructional techniques to students of diverse cultural and language backgrounds and those with exceptional learning needs.

Successful completion of B.S.Ed. requirements with a major in Teaching All Learners will qualify a person to apply for licensure in Elementary (K-6) and/or Special Education Modified (K-12). All candidates must complete program requirements and will be eligible for either one or both licensure areas. Consult an advisor in the College of Education.

This major is also available to students who are not seeking licensure, in which case an alternative clinical placement in a non-school setting will be chosen with advisor approval in lieu of the student teaching experience.

There is also an option to take three additional courses at the undergraduate level to add-on a licensure in Special Education Comprehensive (K-12). This additional endorsement will add nine hours to the program and is usually offered during the summer term.

Teaching All Learners (leading to Elementary K-6 and Special Education Modified K-12 licensure) (B.S.Ed.)

A. University General Education Program (41 hours)

See Graduation from the University for the University General Education Program requirements.

The following University General Education Program requirements are specified by the department for this major: MATH 1420 is recommended; Humanities/Fine Arts: HIST 1110; ENGL 2201 or ENGL 2202; ART 1030 or MUS 1030 or THEA 1030; Social/Behavioral Sciences: Choose 2 courses from POLS 1100, ESCI 1301 or PSYC 1200; History: Choose 2 courses from HIST 2010, HIST 2020, or HIST 2030; Natural Sciences: One course must be selected from List 1 and one from List 2 - List 1:BIOL 1010/1011 or BIOL 1020/1021; List 2: CHEM 1010/1011 or ESCI 1010/1011.

B. Related Liberal Studies (8 hours):

EDPR 2111; LEAD 2010; PETE 3604.

C.  Major Core (18 hours):

Major core for Elementary (K-6)/ Special Education Modified (K-12) and Non-Licensure: SPED 2000,MATH 1480, MATH 1481, IDT 3600, ICL 4001, and ENGL 4531.

* 30 hours Practicum required in each: corequisite 3800/3801/3802/3803

D. Professional Education (41 hours):

Elementary (K-6) / Special Education Modified (K-12) and Non-Licensure: ELED 3241, ELED 3251, ELED 3261, ELED 3271, ELED 3271 ELED 3281, RDNG 4240, RDNG 4241, SPED 3800, SPED 3801 SPED 3802, SPED 3803, SPED 3804, ICL 4020, ICL 4021.

E. Clinical Practice Semester (12 hours)

1. Elementary/Special Education Modified Licensure: ICL 4902, ICL 4904, and ICL 4800

2. Non-Licensure: ICL 4800, EDSV 4950 (9) full semester non-school internship.

3. Special Education Comprehensive Licensure (K-12) Add-on endorsement. A student taking the additional 3 courses may also apply for licensure in Special Education Comprehensive (K-12): SPED 4000, SPED 4001, SPED 4601. Note that SPED 4001 is a practicum with extensive field hours. These courses are typically held in the summer term.

*NOTE: Several courses are taken as corequisites. Please refer to the latest degree plan and course descriptions for specifics.

Typical 4-Year Sequence for Teaching All Learners: Elementary Education (K-6) and Special Education Modified (K-12) Licensure

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120
*Must satisfy General Education Program Requirements

Add-on endorsement in Special Education Comprehensive licensure (K-12)
SPED 4000
SPED 4001
SPED 4601