Curriculum

33-Credit Program

Childhood Special Education Core (30 credits)

  • EDU 3200 - Language Acquisition and Literacy Development OR
  • EDU 3241 - Multi-Sensory Approach to Language and Phonics Instruction OR
  • EDU 3220 - Approaches, Strategies and Materials for Literacy Development
  • EDU 9700 - Research in Collaborative Partnerships, Strategic Instruction and Material Adaptations in Inclusive Settings: Childhood
  • EDU 9707 -  Curriculum Adaptation and Modification Planning for Exceptional Students
  • EDU 9711 - Education and Needs of Individuals with Exceptionalities
  • EDU 9712 - Educational Assessment of Individuals with Exceptionalities (prerequisite EDU 9711)
  • EDU 9716/3278 - Curriculum and Instructional Design for Teaching Literacy to Individuals with Exceptionalities: Childhood
  • EDU 9718 - Curriculum and Instructional Design for Individuals with Exceptionalities:
    Math, Science and Social Studies
  • EDU 9719 - Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavioral Supports
  • EDU 9702 Practicum in Special Education: Childhood

Electives (3 credits)

  • EDU 7026 - Web Technology-Enhance Literacy-Basic Reading
  • EDU 9010/ cf 9710 - Linguistics for Teachers of English Language and Exceptional Learners
  • EDU 5811 - Administration and Supervision of Special Education Services and Exceptional Learners
  • EDU 6435 - Medical and Physical Aspects of Disability

**A comprehensive examination must be passed during the final semester of classes**

**All Special Education students take the CST in Special Education, and should indicate St. John's as a recipient of the scores to be placed in your docket**