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Specialist in Learning and Behavior sample schedule for transfer students with A.A./A.S.

For details concerning a given course, please visit Illinois State University's Undergraduate Catalog.

Semester 1

SED 101 — The Exceptional Learner (3)
PSY 215 — Educational Psychology (3)
SED 201 — Effective Collaboration and Teaching Exceptional and Diverse Learners I (3)
C&I 208 — Literacy I (3)
Math elective (3)
Complete Basic Skills Test — State of Illinois

Total: 15 hours

Semester 2

C&I 209 — Literacy II (3)
SED 202 — Effective Collaboration and Teaching Exceptional and Diverse Learners II (3)
SED 203 — Measuring and Affecting Student Academic and Social Behavior I (3)
SED 377 — Communication Strategies for Individuals with Disabilities (3)
SED 379 — Assistive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities (3)
Special Education General Curriculum Test
Complete all Admission to Professional Studies requirements by mid-semester for advanced registration for following semester.

Total: 15 hours

Summer

EAF 228 — Social Foundations (3)

Total: 3 hours

Semester 3

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: Alternative Curriculum (4)
Take LBS1 Content test at end of semester.
SED 204, 383, and 245.12 concurrent registration

Total: 13 hours

Semester 4

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: Accessing General Curriculum (4/4)
All concurrent registration
Assessment of Professional Teaching

Total: 17 hours

Semester 5

STT 399 — Student Teaching (14)
Elementary Education Content Test (High Qualified)

Total: 14 hours

* Admission to Professional Studies Required (APS)