Special Education/Teaching, Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in LBD-Middle Grade Education (5-9) (B.S.)
Students must see their advisor early in the program.
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 13.1001
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 | ||
| LBD Core Courses | ||
| SED 260 | Language and Speech Disorders of Exceptional Children | 3 |
| SED 305 | Behavior Disorders | 3 |
| SED 356 | Methods and Materials for LBD | 3 |
| SED 375 | Practicum in Special Education | 3 |
| SED 445 | IEP Transition and Professional Roles in Special Education | 3 |
| Professional Education Requirements | ||
| EDC 300 | Differentiation in Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| EDF 203 | Educational Foundations | 3 |
| EDF 219 | Human Development and Learning | 3 |
| Special Education Introduction (Element 6) G | ||
| SED 270/EDF 204 | Assistive Technology/Strategies | 2 |
| SED 350/EDF 413 | Introduction to Special Education Assessment | 3 |
| SED 390/EMS 490 | Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EMS 300W | Curriculum and Instructional Design | 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: | ||
LBD-Elementary | ||
| LBD-Middle Grade Education (5-9) | 33-37 | |
| 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 | 120-123 | |
- 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 three hours of the following (associated with area of emphasis): | 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 | ||
| 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 list and complete the specified courses: 1 | 18-22 | |
English and Communications | ||
Mathematics | ||
Science | ||
Social Studies | ||
| Total Hours | 33-37 | |
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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.
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.