Special Education, Bachelor of Science
The special education major is a course of study leading to Learning Behavioral Specialist 1 (LBS 1) Birth to 21 licensure. The program requires the completion of 64-70 credits in the major and 39-41 credits of professional education. The special education major leads to a bachelor of science degree.
Special Education Major Requirements:
Core Courses
| ARTE 211 | Introduction to Fine Arts | 3 |
| BIOL 108 | Environmental Science and Stewardship | 4 |
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| BIOL | Any Biology course | 4 |
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| CHEM or PHYS | Any Physical Science course | 3 |
| EDUC 311 | Teaching Elementary Art and Music | 3 |
| EDUC 318 | Elementary Corrective Reading | 3 |
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| EDUC 312 | Teaching Elementary Reading | 3 |
| EDUC 351 | Teaching Elementary Language Arts | 3 |
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| EDUC 315 | Teach Elem Reading/Lang/Literacy | 3 |
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| EDUC 347 | Teaching Elementary Mathematics I | 2 |
| EDUC 349 | Teaching Elementary Mathematics II | 2 |
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| EDUC 355 | Teaching Elementary Mathematics | 3 |
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| EDUC 352 | Teaching Elementary Social Studies | 3 |
| EDUC 356 | Teaching Elementary Science | 3 |
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| EDUC 359 | Teach Elem Science & Social Studies | 4 |
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| EDUC 413 | Strategies for Special Education | 3 |
| EDUC 418 | Assessment of Exceptional Children | 3 |
| EDUC 419 | Secondary School Programs for Adolescents with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDUC 450 | Characteristics of Disabilities | 4 |
| EDUC 451 | Methods and Materials Special Education | 4 |
| ENGL 105 | Writing and Critical Inquiry | 3 |
| ENGL 350 | Children's Literature | 3 |
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| HIST 105 | World History to 1500 | 3 |
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| HIST 106 | World History since 1500 | 3 |
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| MATH 143 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| MATH 144 | Geometry for Teachers | 3 |
| PHED 103 | Wellness: Health and Fitness | 3 |
| PHED 356 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
Professional Education Courses
| EDUC 101 | Introduction Educational Practice | 3 |
| EDUC 202 | Cultural Awareness in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 240 | Communication/Technology Educators | 3 |
| EDUC 280 | Exceptional Child | 3 |
| EDUC 282 | Educational Psychology Application | 3 |
| EDUC 333 | The Learning Environment | 3 |
| EDUC 400 | Early Professional Experience | 1 |
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| EDUC 401 | Clinical Practice Elementary | 4 |
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| EDUC 409 | Secondary Methods | 3 |
| EDUC 410 | Secondary Methods Clinical Practice | 3 |
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| EDUC 406 | Student Teaching, Elementary Special Education | 7 |
| EDUC 408 | Student Teaching, Secondary Special Education | 7 |
| EDUC 482 | Student Teaching Seminar | 2 |
Special Education majors are encouraged to take one or more credits of
In addition to the major requirements listed above, students will need to complete a general education curriculum and elective courses to earn 120 credits which is mandatory for earning a Greenville University degree. Details about the general education curriculum can be found in the Academic Information section of this catalog. Some general education requirements are met through required major courses which reduces the number of required general education credits. Students should work closely with their advisor to put together an academic plan to make sure all degree requirements are met in a timely manner.
The outcomes for this program can be found on the Greenville University Institutional Assessment webpage.