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Special Education Generalist (7-12) Program of Study

Every effort is made to ensure this information is current, but please be aware that some content may have changed. There is no substitute for developing a careful course registration plan in consultation with your advisor. The class sequence listed is suggested only. The final decision rests with the student and academic advisor.

2023-24 Academic Year

This is the set of classes required for a Special Education (7-12) subject endorsement. In addition to choosing the special education (7-12) subject endorsement, you will also need to choose a second subject endorsement to receive your B.A. or B.S.  Students must complete the requirements of each level before moving forward to the next part of the program. Students should be aware that this endorsement will require four and a half to five years to complete.

A C or above is required in each course.

Required courses
SPD 160 Intro to Special Education (3)
SPD 254 Instructional Methods for Special Education 7-12 (3)
SPD 255 Functional Curriculum and Instructional Strategies (3)
SPD 302 Inclusion and Co-teaching in General Education (3)
SPD 332 Special Education Law (3)
SPD 352 Assessment, Evaluation, and the IEP K-12 (3)
SPD 436 Classroom Management through Social-Emotional Learning 7-12 (3)
SPD 452 Consultation and Collaboration (3)
SPD 461 Practicum in Special Education (3)

Professional Education Courses Sequence: 18 hours
EDU 150 Introduction to Professional Education (3)
EDU 245 Preparing for Level 2: Teacher Candidacy (take with EDU 250 or first semester at WSC) (0)
EDU 250 Human Development and Cognition (prereq: EDU 150) (3)
EDU 275 PK-12 Instructional Design (prereq: EDU 150) (3)
EDU 445 Preparing for Level 3: Clinical Practice (semester before clinical practice) (0)
SPD 460 Clinical Practice and Seminar for Special Education 7-12 (6)
Approved elective