Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 University Bulletin 
    
2020-2021 University Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

Special Education Minor


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Special Education Minor (18 credit hours)


This minor is designed for students interested in a Learning Behavior Specialist I, State of Illinois endorsement on their Professional Educator License. Additionally, it is designed for students majoring in related fields who seek further knowledge and skills in working with individuals with disabilities.  

 

Required Courses for the Special Education minor with entitlement to an LBSI endorsement for those pursuing a Professional Educator License through the Elementary major or a Secondary Education program:


SEDU 322  Exceptional Students: Characteristics and the Special Education Process
SEDU 356  Collaboration and Adaptation in General Education Settings
SEDU 359  Managing Challenging Behaviors 
SEDU 370  Planning and Assessment in Special Education
SEDU 374  Curriculum and Methods for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities
SEDU 376  Academic Methods for Elementary and Middle Level Students with Disabilities



 
Required Courses for the Special Education minor for those not seeking an LBSI endorsement:


SEDU 322  Exceptional Students: Characteristics and the Special Education Process

SEDU 356  Collagoration and Adaptation in General Education Settings

SEDU 359  Managing Challenging Behaviors

SEDU 370  Planning and Assessment in Special Education
 
Plus additional electives totaling 6 hours:

SEDU 372  Reading and Learning Strategies Instruction in Middle and High School Content Areas

SEDU 374  Curriculum and Methods for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities

SEDU 376  Academic Methods for Elementary and Middle Level Students with Disabilities

HS 320  Disability Studies
HS 322   Disability Support Services 
 
Declaration of Minor: As with any other minor, the student interested in pursuing the undergraduate special education minor would take the initiative to complete the Declaration of Minor Form.  
The undergraduate special education advisor would advise students who are pursuing the minor. 

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