Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (P-12), Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Middle Grade Education (5-9) (B.S.)
Program Requirements
CIP Cod: 13.1003
Summary Checklist for General Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Element 1 | ||
| A: Written Communication | 3 | |
| B: Written Communication | 3 | |
| C: Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Element 2 | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | |
| Element 3 | ||
| A: Arts | 3 | |
| B: Humanities | 3 | |
| Element 4 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 6 | |
| Element 5 | ||
| A: Historical Science | 3 | |
| B: Social Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Element 6 | ||
| Diversity of Perspectives Experiences | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Students are expected to complete Elements 1 and 2 within their first 60 hours of college credit.
Major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Graduation Requirements | ||
| General Education | 36 | |
| Student Success Seminar | ||
| EDO 100 | Student Success Seminar (waived for transfers with 30+ hrs.) | 1 |
| Upper division courses (42 hrs. distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives categories) | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| SED 260 | Language and Speech Disorders of Exceptional Children | 3 |
| SED 318 | Special Education in Early Childhood | 3 |
| SED 337 | Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 |
| SED 375 | Practicum in Special Education | 3 |
| SED 445 | IEP Transition and Professional Roles in Special Education | 3 |
| SED 538 | Language of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 |
| SED 580 | Audiology for Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 |
| SED 581 | Speech for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 |
| Professional Education Requirements | ||
| EDC 300 | Differentiation in Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| EDF 203 | Educational Foundations | 3 |
| EDF 204 | Emerging Instructional Technologies | 2 |
| or SED 270 | Assistive Technology/Strategies | |
| EDF 219 | Human Development and Learning | 3 |
| EMS 300 | Curriculum and Instructional Design | 3 |
| EMS 490 | Classroom & Behavior Management | 3 |
| or SED 390 | Applied Behavior Analysis | |
| SED 104 | Special Education Introduction (Element 6) G | 3 |
| SED 450/EDF 413 | Assessment and Methods for Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 |
| Clinical Experiences: | ||
| CED 100 | Clinical I: Introduction to the Education Profession | 0 |
| CED 200 | Clinical II: Understanding the Learner | 0 |
| CED 300 | Clinical III: Curriculum and Instructional Design | 0.5 |
| CED 400 | Clinical IV: Diagnosis and Prescription | 0.5 |
| CED 450 | Clinical V: Practicing Teaching | 1 |
| CED 499 | Clinical VI: The Professional Semester | 12 |
| Concentrations | ||
| Students must select one of the following Concentrations: | ||
Elementary Education (P-5) | ||
| Middle Grade Education (5-9) | 36-42 | |
| 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 Hours | 134-140 | |
- G
Course also satisfies a General Education element. Hours are included within the 36 hr. General Education requirement above.
Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| EMG 447 | Disciplinary Literacy in the Middle Grades | 3 |
| Choose from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Mathematics in the Middle Grades | ||
| Science in the Middle Grades | ||
| Social Studies in the Middle Grades | ||
| English and Communication in the Middle Grades | ||
| Supporting Course Requirements | ||
| American Sign Language I (Element 6) G | ||
| American Sign Language II (Element 6) G | ||
| ASL 201 | American Sign Language III | 3 |
| MAE 201 | Mathematical Concepts for P-9 I | 3 |
| MAE 202 | Mathematical Concepts for P-9 II | 3 |
| EME 301 | Mathematical Concepts for P-9 III | 3 |
| or MAE 302 | Mathematical Concepts for P-9 III | |
| Area of Emphasis | ||
| Candidates seeking middle grade (5-9) certification must select one area of emphasis from the following: 1 | 18-24 | |
English and Communications | ||
Mathematics | ||
Science | ||
Social Studies | ||
| Total Hours | 36-42 | |
- G
Course also satisfies a General Education element. Hours are included within the 36 hr. General Education requirement above.
- 1
See options list under Middle Grade Education (5-9) for a list of courses and block statements. Some emphasis courses are also General Education courses and therefore will count in both areas, reducing total hours to degree.
In order to receive certification in Hearing Impaired with Sign Proficiency candidates must be admitted to that program and pass the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI).
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.