The Exceptional Needs program is designed to train teachers to serve persons who require mild interventions (a Severe and Profound program is also available for students who wish to add this certification to their teaching license). It is consistent with new state standards that call for a major (rather than minor) in exceptional needs. The focus is also on a non-categorical approach. Graduates of the program have a(n):
Two versions of the Exceptional Needs major are available. Each consists of general education requirements, a Professional Core common to each major, Exceptional Needs courses specific to each major, and elective courses. In addition, a Severe and Profound program may be added to any Exceptional Needs major.
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GENERAL EDUCATION
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45-54
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LDR-150
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Introduction to Life Calling
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3
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Humanities Core
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12
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ENG-180
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Humanities World Literature
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3
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HST-180
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Humanities World Civilization
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3
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MUS-180
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Humanities Fine Art
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3
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PHL-180
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Humanities Philosophy
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3
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Biblical Literature
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6
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BIL-101
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Old Testament Survey
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3
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BIL-102
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New Testament Survey
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3
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Advanced Writing or Literature
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3
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Advanced Writing OR
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Literature > 200
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3
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Health and Wellness
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2
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PHE-101
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Concepts of Health and Wellness
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1
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PHE
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Activity Elective
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1
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Social Sciences and Psychology
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9
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PSY-150
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General Psychology
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3
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SOC-150
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Principles of Sociology
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(does not meet Intercultural Competency)
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3
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SOC-210
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Minority Group Relations
(Meets Intercultural Competency)
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Elective
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Taken from ECO, HST, or POL
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3
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Science/Mathematics
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7
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Lab Science
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4
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Math/CIS Elective
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3
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Competencies and Proficiencies
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3-9
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Writing Competency
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0-3
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Speech Competency
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3
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Intercultural Competency
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0-3
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PROFESSIONAL CORE
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42
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Stage A - Introduction
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4
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EDU-130
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American Education
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3
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EDU-200
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Educational Technology
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1
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Stage B - Acquisition
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6
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EDS-215
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Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Settings
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3
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PSY-276
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Psychology of the Exceptional Learner
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3
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Stage C - Integration
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16
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EDS-350
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Assessment in Special Education
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3
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EDS-350P
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Assessment Practicum
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1
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EDS-361
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Behavior Management in Special Education
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3
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EDS-370
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Public Policy and Special Education
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3
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EDS-385
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Special Education Practicum I
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3
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EDS-386
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Special Education Practicum II
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3
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Stage D - Application
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16
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EDS-496
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Student Teaching
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15
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EDS-494
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Student Teaching Seminar
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1
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EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS, K-6 MAJOR
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Add the following courses to the Professional Core:
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Stage B - Acquisition
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6
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EDU-290
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Elementary Education in a Pluralistic Society
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3
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PSY-251
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Child Development
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3
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Stage C - Integration
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8
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EDS-381
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Methods for Teaching Children with Exceptional Needs
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3
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EDS-354
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Language Arts Methods
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2
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EDS-388
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Developmental Reading
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3
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K-6 Exceptional Needs Program
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124
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General Education
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45-54
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Professional Core
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42
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K-6 EXN courses
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14
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Electives
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14-23
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EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS, P-12 MAJOR
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Add the following courses to the Professional Core:
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Stage B - Acquisition
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6
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EDU-240
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Educational Psychology
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3
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EDU-250
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Principles of Teaching
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3
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Stage C - Integration
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14
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EDS-324
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Literacy for Adolescent with Exceptional Needs
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3
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EDS-354
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Language Arts Methods
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2
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EDS-381
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Methods for Teaching Children With Exceptional Needs
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3
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EDS-382
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Methods for Teaching Adolescents with Exceptional Needs
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3
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EDS-388
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Developmental Reading
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3
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P-12 Exceptional Needs Program
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124
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General Education
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45-54
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Professional Core
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42
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P-12 EXN courses
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20
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Electives
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8-17
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Severe and Profound
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9
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Severe and Profound certification may be added to any Exceptional Needs major by taking the following courses:
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EDS-331
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Critical Issues in Severe Disabilities
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3
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EDS-332
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Community-Based Instruction, Supports and Services
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3
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EDS-333
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration
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3
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