Specialist in Learning and Behavior sample schedule for freshmen

Semester 5

• SED 203 — Measuring and Affecting Student Academic and Social Behavior I (3)
• SED 379 — Assistive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities (3)
• SED 377 — Communication Strategies for Individuals with Disabilities (3)
• C&I 209 — Literacy II (3)
• EAF 228 — Social Foundations for Education or EAF 231 — Introduction to Philosophy of Education or EAF 235 — Historical Foundations (3)
• Complete all Admission to Professional Studies requirements by mid-semester for advanced registration for following semester.
• SED 203 and C&I 209 concurrent registration
• Special Education General Curriculum Test

Total: 15 hours

Semester 6

Practicum semester

• * SED 204 — Measuring and Affecting Student Academic and Social Behavior II (3)
• * SED 383 — Developing and Implementing Alternative Curriculum (6)
• * SED 245.12 — Fieldwork in Special Education: Alternative Curriculum (4)
• Take LBS1 Content test at end of semester
• SED 204, 383, and 245.12 concurrent registration

Total: 13 hours

Semester 7

Field-based semester

• TB Test
• Criminal Background Check
• * SED 382 — Challenging Behavior: Analysis and Intervention (3)
• * SED 384 — Strategies for Accessing the General Curriculum (3)
• * SED 373 — Family-Professional Collaboration (3)
• * SED 245.13 — Fieldwork in Special Education: Accessing General Curriculum (4/4)
• Take Assessment of Profesional Teaching test at end of semester.
• All concurrent registration

Total: 17 hours

Semester 8

• STT 399 — Student Teaching (14)
• Elementary Education Content Test (Highly qualified)

Total: 14 hours

 

* Admission to Professional Studies Required (APS)