Education Core
The education core, which is required of all students seeking a teaching license, is the nucleus of the teacher education program and includes basic courses in education and psychology. Elementary education majors, students seeking secondary licensure, and Post Baccalaureate students are required to take all EDCO courses for a letter grade and to earn a minimum grade of “C-“ in each course.
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EDCO 240 Human Development: School Age Children or EDCO 241 Human Development: Adolescents
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EDCO 245 Learning and Motivation: School Age Children or EDCO 246 Learning and Motivation: Adolescents
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EDCO 255
Professional Seminar I and Field Experience: Learning and Motivation
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EDCO 280
History of American Education
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EDCO 290/291
Professional Seminar II and Field Experience: Human Relations
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EDCO 300
Differentiated Instruction for Exceptional Learners
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EDCO 301
Introduction to Exceptional Learners
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EDCO 303
Differentiated Instruction for Diverse Learners
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EDCO 390
Instructional Technology and Innovative Teaching
Exceptional Student Service and Instruction - Special Education Courses
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ESSI 210
Special Education Law and Professional Practices
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ESSI 220
Multidisciplinary Assessment and Evaluation
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ESSI 230
Transitions and Self-Determination
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ESSI 291
Professional Seminar II: Supervised Participation in Special Education
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ESSI 303
Curriculum Development and Instruction
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ESSI 304
Literacy Methods with Field Experience
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ESSI 305
Mathematics Methods with Field Experience
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ESSI 306
Methods for Teaching Students with Cognitive Disabilities
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ESSI 307
Methods for Teaching Students with Behavioral Disabilities
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ESSI 310
Behavior Interventions and Supports with Field Experience
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TEAC 494
Professional Seminar III: Student Teaching - Elementary ESSI
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TEAC 495
Professional Seminar III: Student Teaching - Secondary ESSI
Exceptional Student Service and Instruction - Support Work
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EDUC 317
Foundations of Literacy
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EDUC 342
Methods of Written Communications
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EDUC 371
Methods of Data-Driven Literacy Instruction
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EDUC 393
Elementary Math Methods & Field Experience
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EXSC 321
Adapted Physical Education
Exceptional Student Service and Instruction - Areas of Specialization
In addition to this, students who complete the ESSI major may elect to complete an area of specialization listed below or complete a minor with teaching licensure in a content area. These are completed in an internship model with assigned academic and field work.
Exceptional Student Service and Instruction - Autism Spectrum Disorders Specialization
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ESSI 320
Characteristics of Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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ESSI 321
Assessments of Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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ESSI 322
Instructional Strategies for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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ESSI 323
Transition and Self-Determination for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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ESSI 324
Field Experience and Portfolio in Working with Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Exceptional Student Service and Instruction - Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
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ESSI 330
Characteristics of Learners with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
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ESSI 331
Assessments of Learners with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
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ESSI 332
Instructional Strategies for Learners with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
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ESSI 333
Transition and Self-Determination for Learners with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
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ESSI 334
Field Experience and Portfolio in Working with Learners with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
Exceptional Student Service and Instruction - Intellectual Disabilities
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ESSI 340
Characteristics of Learners with Intellectual Disabilities
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ESSI 341
Assessments of Learners with Intellectual Disabilities
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ESSI 342
Instructional Strategies for Learners with Intellectual Disabilities
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ESSI 343
Transition and Self-Determination for Intellectual Disabilities
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ESSI 344
Field Experience and Portfolio in Working with Learners with Intellectual Disabilities
Exceptional Student Service and Instruction - Learning Disabilities
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ESSI 350
Characteristics of Learners with Learning Disabilities
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ESSI 351
Assessments of Learners with Learning Disabilities
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ESSI 352
Instructional Strategies for Learners with Learning Disabilities
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ESSI 353
Transition and Self-Determination for Learners with Learning Disabilities
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ESSI 354
Field Experience and Portfolio in Working with Learners with Learning Disabilities
Exceptional Student Service and Instruction - Multiple Disabilities
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ESSI 360
Characteristics of Learners with Multiple Disabilities
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ESSI 361
Characteristics of Learners with Multiple Disabilities
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ESSI 362
Instructional Strategies for Learners with Multiple Disabilities
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ESSI 363
Transition and Self-Determination for Learners with Multiple Disabilities
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ESSI 364
Field Experience and Portfolio in Working with Learners with Multiple Disabilities
Exceptional Student Service and Instruction - Physical Disabilities
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ESSI 370
Characteristics of Learners with Physical Disabilities
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ESSI 371
Assessments of Learners with Physical Disabilities
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ESSI 372
Instructional Strategies for Learners with Physical Disabilities
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ESSI 373
Transition and Self-Determination for Learners with Physical Disabilities
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ESSI 374
Transition and Self-Determination for Learners with Physical Disabilities