Special Education/Teaching, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

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Upon completion of a degree in Special Education Teaching, candidates will:

  1. effectively communicate instructional plans and strategies to future IEP team members (paraprofessionals, general education teachers, related service providers, family members, etc.);
  2. participate in outreach activities, engage in professional development, and lead enrichment activities;
  3. analyze assessment results to select and design instructional practices.

Candidates have a choice of:

  • Dual Certification in Elementary and Special Education Learning and Behavior Disorders
  • Dual Certification in Middle Grades Math, English, Science, and/or Social Studies, and Special Education Learning and Behavior Disorders

Candidates earning a degree that leads to teacher certification must pass the required PRAXIS exams to be  recommended for licensure in Kentucky. 

Program Requirements

CIP Code: 13.1001

Major

University Graduation Requirements
Essential Education30
Student Success Seminar
GSD 101Foundations of Learning3
Upper division courses (hours are distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Essential Ed/Free Electives categories)39
Major Core (63 hours) Includes EPSB Requirements
SED 260Language and Speech Disorders of Exceptional Children3
SED 305Behavior Disorders3
SED 356Methods and Materials for LBD3
SED 375Practicum in Special Education2
SED 445IEP Transition and Professional Roles in Special Education3
MAE 201Mathematical Concepts for P-9 I3
MAE 202Mathematical Concepts for P-9 II3
EME 301Mathematical Concepts for P-9 III3
Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) Requirements (40 hours)
EDC 300Differentiation in Inclusive Classrooms3
EDF 203Educational Foundations3
EDF 219Human Development and Learning3
EME 452Teaching Grammar and Punctuation P-83
or EMG 447 Disciplinary Literacy in the Middle Grades
EMS 300Curriculum and Instructional Design3
SED 104Special Education Introduction3
SED 270Assistive Technology/Strategies2
or EDF 204 Emerging Instructional Technologies
SED 350Introduction to Special Education Assessment3
or EDF 413 Assessment in Education
SED 390Applied Behavior Analysis3
or EMS 490 Classroom and Behavior Management
CED 400Clinical IV: Diagnosis and Prescription1
CED 450Clinical V: Practicing Teaching1
CED 499Clinical VI: The Professional Semester12
Supporting Course Requirements
CMS 100
Introduction to Human Communication (Element 1C) E
or CMS 210
 Public Speaking
Concentrations
Students must select one of the following Concentrations:15-27
LBD-Elementary
LBD-Middle Grade Education (5-9)
Free Electives
LBD-Elementary Concentration0
LBD-Middle Grade Education (5-9): Mathematics Emphasis9
LBD-Middle Grade Education (5-9): English and Communications Emphasis3-9
LBD-Middle Grade Education (5-9): Science Emphasis4
LBD-Middle Grade Education (5-9): Social Studies Emphasis6
Exit Requirements
PRAXIS Examination:
Students must register for and take the PRAXIS exam which correlates to their degree program, per College of Education requirements. Refer to Degree Works for exam details. The PRAXIS exam must be taken prior to student teaching.
Total Hours120-123
E

Course also satisfies an Essential Education element. Hours are included within the Essential Education requirement above.

 LBD-Elementary Concentration

Concentration Courses
BIO 101
Essentials of Biology (Element 2B) E
CHE 104Inquiry Physical Science for Elementary Teachers3
or PHY 104 Inquiry Physical Science for Elementary Teachers
ECO 120
Economic Reasoning and Issues (Element 4B) E
GLY 102Earth Science for Elementary Teachers3
HIS 102
American Civilization to 1877 (Element 4A) E
or HON 312
 Honors Seminar in the Social and Behavioral Sciences:___
MAT 112A
& MAT 112B
Algebra: Polynomials
and Algebra: Functions & Matrices (Element 2A)
POL 101
Introduction to American Government (Element 4B) E
EME 452Teaching Grammar and Punctuation P-83
or ENG 410 Grammar, Traditional and Modern
EDC 314Engineering in Classroom Context3
or TEC 314 Engineering in Classroom Context
ELE 475Diagnosing & Remediating Reading Difficulties3
ELE 421Advanced Math Pedagogy and Assessment3
ELE 422Advanced Language Arts Pedagogy and Assessment3
ELE 423Advanced Social Studies Pedagogy and Assessment3
ELE 424Advanced Science Pedagogy and Assessment3
Total Hours27
E

Course also satisfies an Essential Education element. Hours are included within the 30 hr. Essential Education requirement above.

LBD-Middle Grade Education (5-9) Concentrations

Candidates seeking Middle Grade (5-9) certification must select one area of emphasis from the following list and complete the specified courses:

LBD-Middle Grade Education (5-9): Mathematics Emphasis

Supporting Course Requirements
MAE 303Math Models and Applications3
MAE 305Problem Solving and Technology3
STA 230Probability and Statistics for Middle Grades Teachers3
MAT 203Geometry for 7-12 Teachers3
EMG 491Mathematics in the Middle Grades3
Total Hours15

 LBD-Middle Grade Education (5-9): English and Communications Emphasis

Supporting Course Requirements
ENG 210Enjoying Literature (Element 3B) E0-3
or HON 308 Honors Seminar in the Humanities:___
ENG 211
Survey of World Literature I (Element 3B) E
or ENG 212
 Survey of World Literature II
ENG 303Advanced Composition for Teachers3
ENG 351American Literature II3
or ENG 350 American Literature I
ENG 410Grammar, Traditional and Modern3
EMG 494English and Communication in the Middle Grades3
Choose from one of the following:3
ENG 405
Introduction to Composition
ENG 510
Introduction to Linguistic Theory
ENG 520
History of the English Language
EME 551
Linguistics in the Curriculum
Choose from one of the following:0-3
ENG 300
Introduction to Technical and Professional Writing
ENG 306
Introduction to Creative Writing
ENG 335
Modern Drama (Element 3A) E
ENG 343
Science Fiction
ENG 346
Fantasy Literature
ENG 347
Special Studies in English:____
ENG 440
Young Adult Literature
ENG 350
American Literature I (credit not awarded if taken in above section)
or ENG 351
 American Literature II
ENG 352
English Literature I
ENG 353
English Literature II
ENG 361
African-American Literature
ENG 362
North American Native Literature
ENG 364
Women's Literature
ENG 365
Appalachian Literature
ENG 386
War & Peace in Literature Since 1900
Total Hours15-21
E

Course also satisfies an Essential Education element. Hours are included within the 30 hr. Essential Education requirement above.

 LBD-Middle Grade Education (5-9):sCIENCE EMPHASIS

Supporting Course Requirements
AST 135
Introductory Astronomy (Element 2B) E
BIO 101
Essentials of Biology (Element 2B) E
BIO 112Ecology and Evolution3
BIO 112LEcology and Evolution Lab1
CHE 101Introductory Chemistry3
CHE 101LIntroductory Chemistry Lab1
GEO 210Introduction to Physical Geography3
PHY 102Inquiry Physics for MS Teachers3
EDC 314Engineering in Classroom Context3
or TEC 314 Engineering in Classroom Context
EMG 492Science in the Middle Grades3
Total Hours20
E

Course also satisfies an Essential Education element. Hours are included within the 30 hr. Essential Education requirement above.

LBD-Middle Grade Education (5-9):Social Studies EMPHASIS

Supporting Course Requirements
ECO 120
Economic Reasoning and Issues (Element 4B) E
GEO 100
Regions and Nations of the World (Element 4B) E
POL 101Introduction to American Government3
or POL 100 Principles of Politics and Government
HIS 100World Topics to 1500:___3
HIS 102
American Civilization to 1877 (Element 4A) E
EMG 493Social Studies in the Middle Grades3
Choose from one of the following:3
ANT 120
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
EDC 106
Culturally Responsive Perspectives
SOC 131
Introductory Sociology
Choose from one of the following:3
HIS 103
American Civilization Since 1877
HIS 303
Women in American History
HIS 304
Slavery in the Americas
HIS 305
African-American History
HIS 308
Native Americans to 1830
HIS 401
American Colonial Period
HIS 402
Revolutionary America
HIS 405
America’s Western Histories
HIS 424
Slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction
Choose from one of the following:3
HIS 321
Islamic Societies to 1800
HIS 331
Topics in Ancient Egypt/Near Eastern History:___
HIS 336
Greco-Roman Civilization
HIS 339
The Dark Ages Illuminated
HIS 343
The Renaissance & Reformation
HIS 351
Topics in English History:___
HIS 359
Topics in Modern European History:___
HIS 361
Topics in the History of Eurasia:___
HIS 374
East Asian History to 1600
HIS 379
China- Empire and Revolution
HIS 385
Early African History
REL 301
World Religions
REL 320
Judaism
REL 335
Islam
REL 340
Religions of India
REL 350
Buddhism
Total Hours18
E

Course also satisfies an Essential Education element. Hours are included within the 30 hr. Essential Education requirement above.

PRAXIS Disclaimer: Kentucky educator certification requirements are subject to change. Before registering for the test(s), please check the Education Professional Standards Board website at www.epsb.ky.gov for current test requirements and current cut scores. You may also contact the Division of Certification at (502)-564-5846.

Key:
E

Course satisfies an Essential Education element.

*

Course must be taken in semester indicated.

Fa

Fall semester only

Sp

Spring semester only

Upper division courses: All students are required to have a minimum of 39 hrs. upper division (300-level or above) courses distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Essential Ed/Free Electives categories.

Special Education/Teaching B.S. - LBD-Elementary Concentration

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First SemesterHours
GSD 101E Foundations of Learning 3
EDF 203 Educational Foundations 3
ENG 101 Reading, Writing, and Rhetoric (E-1A) E 3
MAT 112A
& MAT 112B		 Algebra: Polynomials
and Algebra: Functions & Matrices (or higher E-2A) E		 3
SED 104 Special Education Introduction 3
 Hours15
Second Semester
BIO 101 Essentials of Biology (E-2B) E 3
CMS 100
or CMS 210
 Introduction to Human Communication (E-1C) E
or Public Speaking
 3
ECO 120 Economic Reasoning and Issues (FLEX) E 3
ENG 102 Research, Writing, and Rhetoric (E-1B) E 3
GLY 102 Earth Science for Teachers 3
 Hours15
Second Year
First Semester
EDF 219 Human Development and Learning 3
HIS 102
or HON 312
 American Civilization to 1877 (E-4A) E
or Honors Seminar in the Social and Behavioral Sciences:___
 3
MAE 201 Mathematical Concepts for P-9 I (ELECTIVE E-3A) E 3
POL 101 Introduction to American Government (E-4B) E 3
ELECTIVE E-3A (Arts) E 3
 Hours15
Second Semester
CHE 104
or PHY 104
 Inquiry Physical Science for Elementary Teachers
or Inquiry Physical Science for Elementary Teachers
 3
EDC 314
or TEC 314
 Engineering in Classroom Context
or Engineering in Classroom Context
 3
MAE 202 Mathematical Concepts for P-9 II 3
REL 301
or GEO 100
 World Religions (E-3B) E
or Regions and Nations of the World
 3
SED 260 Language and Speech Disorders of Exceptional Children 3
 Hours15
Third Year
First Semester
EDC 300 Differentiation in Inclusive Classrooms 3
EME 301
or MAE 302
 Mathematical Concepts for P-9 III
or Mathematical Concepts for P-9 III
 3
EMS 300 Curriculum and Instructional Design 3
SED 305 Behavior Disorders 3
SED 356 Methods and Materials for LBD Fa 3
 Hours15
Second Semester
CED 400 Clinical IV: Diagnosis and Prescription 1
ELE 475 Diagnosing & Remediating Reading Difficulties 3
EME 452
or ENG 410
 Teaching Grammar and Punctuation P-8
or Grammar, Traditional and Modern
 3
SED 270
or EDF 204
 Assistive Technology/Strategies
or Emerging Instructional Technologies
 2
SED 350 Introduction to Special Education Assessment Sp 3
SED 390 Applied Behavior Analysis 3
 Hours15
Fourth Year
First Semester
CED 450 Clinical V: Practicing Teaching 1
ELE 421 Advanced Math Pedagogy and Assessment M 3
ELE 422 Advanced Language Arts Pedagogy and Assessment M 3
ELE 423 Advanced Social Studies Pedagogy and Assessment M 3
ELE 424 Advanced Science Pedagogy and Assessment M 3
SED 375 Practicum in Special Education 2
 Hours15
Second Semester
CED 499 Clinical VI: The Professional Semester 12
SED 445 IEP Transition and Professional Roles in Special Education 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours120

Special Education/Teaching B.S. - LBD-Middle Grade Education Concentration (5-9) - English and Communications Emphasis

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First SemesterHours
GSD 101E Foundations of Learning 3
EDF 203 Educational Foundations 3
ENG 101 Reading, Writing, and Rhetoric (E-1A) E 3
MAT 112A
& MAT 112B		 Algebra: Polynomials
and Algebra: Functions & Matrices ( or higher E-2A) E		 3
SED 104 Special Education Introduction 3
 Hours15
Second Semester
CMS 100
or CMS 210
 Introduction to Human Communication (E-1C) E
or Public Speaking
 3
ENG 102 Research, Writing, and Rhetoric (E-1B) E 3
ENG 211
or ENG 212
 Survey of World Literature I
or Survey of World Literature II
 3
MAE 201 Mathematical Concepts for P-9 I 3
ELEMENT 2-B E 3
 Hours15
Second Year
First Semester
EDF 219 Human Development and Learning 3
ENG 303 Advanced Composition for Teachers 3
MAE 202 Mathematical Concepts for P-9 II 3
ELEMENT-3A E 3
ENGLISH ELECTIVE 3
 Hours15
Second Semester
ENG 210 Enjoying Literature 3
ENG 351
or ENG 353
 American Literature II
or English Literature II
 3
SED 260 Language and Speech Disorders of Exceptional Children 3
ELEMENT-4A E 3
ELEMENT-FLEX E 3
 Hours15
Third Year
First Semester
EDC 300 Differentiation in Inclusive Classrooms 3
EME 301
or MAE 302
 Mathematical Concepts for P-9 III
or Mathematical Concepts for P-9 III
 3
EMS 300 Curriculum and Instructional Design 3
SED 305 Behavior Disorders 3
SED 356 Methods and Materials for LBD M, Fa 3
 Hours15
Second Semester
CED 400 Clinical IV: Diagnosis and Prescription 1
ENG 410 Grammar, Traditional and Modern 3
ENG ELECTIVE (ENG 405, ENG 510, ENG 520, or EME 551) 3
SED 270 Assistive Technology/Strategies 2
SED 350 Introduction to Special Education Assessment 3
SED 390 Applied Behavior Analysis 3
 Hours15
Fourth Year
First Semester
CED 450 Clinical V: Practicing Teaching Fa 1
EMG 447 Disciplinary Literacy in the Middle Grades Fa 3
EMG 494 English and Communication in the Middle Grades M, Fa 3
SED 375 Practicum in Special Education 2
ELEMENT 4B E 3
ELEMENT 3B E 3
 Hours15
Second Semester
CED 499 Clinical VI: The Professional Semester 12
SED 445 IEP Transition and Professional Roles in Special Education 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours120

Special Education/Teaching B.S. - LBD-Middle Grade Education Concentration (5-9) -  Mathematics Emphasis 

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First SemesterHours
GSD 101E Foundations of Learning 3
EDF 203 Educational Foundations 3
ENG 101 Reading, Writing, and Rhetoric (E-1A) E 3
MAT 112A
& MAT 112B		 Algebra: Polynomials
and Algebra: Functions & Matrices ( or higher E-2A) E		 3
SED 104 Special Education Introduction 3
 Hours15
Second Semester
CMS 100
or CMS 210
 Introduction to Human Communication (E-1C) E
or Public Speaking
 3
ENG 102 Research, Writing, and Rhetoric (E-1B) E 3
MAE 201 Mathematical Concepts for P-9 I 3
ELEMENT 2-B E 3
ELEMENT FLEX E 3
 Hours15
Second Year
First Semester
EDF 219 Human Development and Learning 3
MAE 202 Mathematical Concepts for P-9 II 3
ELEMENT 3-A E 3
ELEMENT 4-B E 3
Free Elective (EDC 106) 3
 Hours15
Second Semester
EME 301
or MAE 302
 Mathematical Concepts for P-9 III
or Mathematical Concepts for P-9 III
 3
MAE 305 Problem Solving and Technology Sp 3
STA 230 Probability and Statistics for Middle Grades Teachers Sp 3
SED 260 Language and Speech Disorders of Exceptional Children 3
ELEMENT 3-B E 3
 Hours15
Third Year
First Semester
EDC 300 Differentiation in Inclusive Classrooms 3
EMS 300 Curriculum and Instructional Design 3
SED 305 Behavior Disorders 3
SED 356 Methods and Materials for LBD 3
Free Electives 3
 Hours15
Second Semester
CED 400 Clinical IV: Diagnosis and Prescription 1
SED 270
or EDF 204
 Assistive Technology/Strategies
or Emerging Instructional Technologies
 2
MAE 303 Math Models and Applications Sp 3
MAT 203 Geometry for 7-12 Teachers Sp 3
SED 350 Introduction to Special Education Assessment 3
SED 390 Applied Behavior Analysis 3
 Hours15
Fourth Year
First Semester
CED 450 Clinical V: Practicing Teaching 1
EMG 447 Disciplinary Literacy in the Middle Grades 3
EMG 491 Mathematics in the Middle Grades 3
SED 375 Practicum in Special Education 2
Free Electives 3
ELEMENT 4-A E 3
 Hours15
Second Semester
CED 499 Clinical VI: The Professional Semester 12
SED 445 IEP Transition and Professional Roles in Special Education 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours120

Special Education/Teaching B.S. - LBD-Middle Grade Education Concentration (5-9) - Science Emphasis

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First SemesterHours
GSD 101E Foundations of Learning 3
EDF 203 Educational Foundations 3
ENG 101 Reading, Writing, and Rhetoric (E-1A) E 3
MAT 112A
& MAT 112B		 Algebra: Polynomials
and Algebra: Functions & Matrices (or higher E-2A) E		 3
SED 104 Special Education Introduction 3
 Hours15
Second Semester
BIO 100
or BIO 101
 Introductory Biology (E-2B) E
or Essentials of Biology
 3
CMS 100
or CMS 210
 Introduction to Human Communication (E-1C) E
or Public Speaking
 3
ENG 102 Research, Writing, and Rhetoric (E-1B) E 3
GEO 210 Introduction to Physical Geography 3
MAE 201 Mathematical Concepts for P-9 I 3
 Hours15
Second Year
First Semester
EDC 314
or TEC 314
 Engineering in Classroom Context
or Engineering in Classroom Context
 3
EDF 219 Human Development and Learning 3
MAE 202 Mathematical Concepts for P-9 II 3
ELEMENT 3A E 3
ELEMENT 4B E 3
 Hours15
Second Semester
AST 135 Introductory Astronomy Sp 3
CHE 101 Introductory Chemistry (or higher) 3
CHE 101L Introductory Chemistry Lab (or higher) 1
PHY 102 Inquiry Physics for MS Teachers Sp 3
SED 260 Language and Speech Disorders of Exceptional Children 3
Free Electives 1
 Hours14
Third Year
First Semester
EDC 300 Differentiation in Inclusive Classrooms 3
EMS 300 Curriculum and Instructional Design 3
SED 305 Behavior Disorders 3
SED 356 Methods and Materials for LBD 3
ELEMENT FLEX E 3
 Hours15
Second Semester
BIO 112 Ecology and Evolution (or higher) 3
BIO 112L Ecology and Evolution Lab (or higher) 1
CED 400 Clinical IV: Diagnosis and Prescription 1
EME 301
or MAE 302
 Mathematical Concepts for P-9 III
or Mathematical Concepts for P-9 III
 3
SED 270
or EDF 204
 Assistive Technology/Strategies
or Emerging Instructional Technologies
 2
SED 350 Introduction to Special Education Assessment 3
SED 390 Applied Behavior Analysis 3
 Hours16
Fourth Year
First Semester
CED 450 Clinical V: Practicing Teaching Fa 1
EMG 447 Disciplinary Literacy in the Middle Grades Fa 3
EMG 492 Science in the Middle Grades Fa 3
SED 375 Practicum in Special Education 2
ELEMENT 3B E 3
ELEMENT 4A E 3
 Hours15
Second Semester
CED 499 Clinical VI: The Professional Semester 12
SED 445 IEP Transition and Professional Roles in Special Education 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours120

Special Education/Teaching B.S. - LBD-Middle Grade Education Concentration (5-9) - Social Studies Emphasis

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First SemesterHours
GSD 101E Foundations of Learning 3
EDF 203 Educational Foundations 3
ENG 101 Reading, Writing, and Rhetoric (E-1A) E 3
MAT 112A
& MAT 112B		 Algebra: Polynomials
and Algebra: Functions & Matrices (E-2A) E		 3
SED 104 Special Education Introduction 3
 Hours15
Second Semester
CMS 100
or CMS 210
 Introduction to Human Communication (E-1C) E
or Public Speaking
 3
ENG 102 Research, Writing, and Rhetoric (E-1B) E 3
HIS 102 American Civilization to 1877 (E-4A) E 3
MAE 201 Mathematical Concepts for P-9 I 3
ELEMENT 3B E 3
 Hours15
Second Year
First Semester
EDF 219 Human Development and Learning 3
HIS 103 American Civilization Since 1877 3
MAE 202 Mathematical Concepts for P-9 II 3
POL 101 Introduction to American Government 3
ELECTIVE (Recommend EDC 106) 3
 Hours15
Second Semester
ANT 120
or EDC 106
or SOC 131
 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
or Culturally Responsive Perspectives
or Introductory Sociology
 3
ECO 120 Economic Reasoning and Issues 3
GEO 100 Regions and Nations of the World 3
HIS 100 World Topics to 1500:___ 3
SED 260 Language and Speech Disorders of Exceptional Children 3
 Hours15
Third Year
First Semester
EDC 300 Differentiation in Inclusive Classrooms 3
EMS 300 Curriculum and Instructional Design 3
EME 301
or MAE 302
 Mathematical Concepts for P-9 III
or Mathematical Concepts for P-9 III
 3
SED 305 Behavior Disorders 3
SED 356 Methods and Materials for LBD 3
 Hours15
Second Semester
CED 400 Clinical IV: Diagnosis and Prescription 1
REL 301 World Religions (HIS/REL 300 or higher) 3
SED 270
or EDF 204
 Assistive Technology/Strategies
or Emerging Instructional Technologies
 2
SED 350 Introduction to Special Education Assessment 3
SED 390 Applied Behavior Analysis 3
ELEMENT 2B E 3
 Hours15
Fourth Year
First Semester
CED 450 Clinical V: Practicing Teaching 1
EMG 447 Disciplinary Literacy in the Middle Grades 3
EMG 493 Social Studies in the Middle Grades 3
SED 375 Practicum in Special Education 2
ELEMENT 3A E 3
ELEMENT 4B E 3
 Hours15
Second Semester
CED 499 Clinical VI: The Professional Semester 12
SED 445 IEP Transition and Professional Roles in Special Education 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours120