GENERAL CURRICULUM K-12 (LICENSURE) Track
Prepares candidates for licensure to provide educational services to individuals with special needs who are served in general education environments from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Summary of Graduation Requirements
| Subject Area | Credits |
|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 27 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Other Requirements | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours | 39 |
Sample Curriculum
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Mini-Term | ||
| EDU 605 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| SPE 512 | Foundations of Special Education: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Educating Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| Second Mini-Term | ||
| EDU 501 | Foundations of Education (Second Mini-Term) | 3 |
| UED 692 | Research Methods | 3 |
| Third Mini-Term | ||
| SPE 516 | Managing Human Behaviors (Third Mini-Term) ** | 3 |
| SPE 613 | Assessment and Evaluation in Ecc ** | 3 |
| Fourth Mini-Term | ||
| SPE 523 | Attirubutes and Medical Conditions Assoicated With Disabilities | 3 |
| EED 500G | Language and Developmental Reading (Third Mini-Term) ** | 3 |
| Fifth Mini-Term | ||
| SPE 542 | Reading and Literacy Instruction for Exceptional Learners ** | 3 |
| SPE 545 | Collaboration, Inclusion, Transition and Other Curriculum Adjustments ** | 3 |
| Sixth Mini-Term | ||
| SPE 534 | Individualized Education Program Implementation: Alternative Strategies for Teaching Students With Mild Disabilities | 3 |
| SPE 532 | Curriculum & Instructional Procedures for Teaching Students With Mild Disabilities ** | 3 |
| Seventh and Eight Mini-Terms | ||
| SPE 699 | Internship in Teaching Students With Mild Disabilities | 3 |
| Total Credits | 39 | |
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Course consists of a 20-hour observation participation field experience in a school.
Students must pass the Reading for Virginia Educators (RVE) Assessment and VCLA to apply for student teaching.