Jan 10, 2026

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Education, BS Degree Map- Special Education Concentration

Degree

Education, BS

First Year

Fall Term

EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession Credit(s): 3
ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3 (C or better)
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
MATH 1350 - Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3 (C or better)
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3

Total Semester Hours: 15

Spring Term

EDUC 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations Credit(s): 3
ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3 (C or better)
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
MATH 1351 - Intermediate Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Credit(s): 3
Life and Physical Science Option Credit(s): 3
Co-Requisite Lab Credit(s): 1

Total Semester Hours: 16

Second Year

Fall Term

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
Additional Mathematics Credit(s): 3
Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Credit(s): 3
READ 3320 - Language and Literacy I Credit(s): 3
SPED 3329 - Survey of Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3

Total Semester Hours: 15

Spring Term

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
Creative Arts Core Credit(s): 3
Life and Physical Science Option Credit(s): 3
Co-Requisite Lab Credit(s): 1
SPED 3310 - History of Special Education Law & Current Legal Considerations Credit(s): 3
SPED 4334 - Functional Living Skills Credit(s): 3

Total Semester Hours: 16

Third Year

Fall Term

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
SPED 3320 - Instructional Planning for Exceptional Learners Credit(s): 3
SPED 4332 - Educational Appraisal of Exceptional Children Credit(s): 3
SPED 4339 - Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis Credit(s): 3
SPED 4364 - Early Childhood Special Education Credit(s): 3

Total Semester Hours: 15

Spring Term

SPED 4350 - Special Education Field Experience I Credit(s): 3
SPED 4360 - Children with Behavioral Disorders Credit(s): 3
SPED 4363 - Consulting with Parents and Professionals Credit(s): 3
SPED 4365 - Educational Programming for Students with Autism Credit(s): 3
SPED 4370 - Transition Planning for Students with Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3

Total Semester Hours: 15

Summer

Term I

SPED 4320 - Teaching Reading in SPED Settings Credit(s): 3
SPED 4330 - Teaching Mathematics in SPED Settings Credit(s): 3

Total Semester Hours: 6

Fourth Year

Fall Term

SPED 4361 - Special Education Field Experience II Credit(s): 3
SPED 4366 - Assistive Technology Credit(s): 3
Additional Science Credit(s): 3
Co-Requisite Lab Credit(s): 1
Component Area Core Credit(s): 3

Total Semester Hours: 13

Spring Term

SPED 4242 - Clinical Teaching in Special Education Credit(s): 2 to 12
SPED 4343 - Special Education Professional Responsibilities Seminar Credit(s): 3

Total Semester Hours: 9

Total Hours for Degree: 120