Early Childhood Special Ed Major

WebAdvisor Code - B.BSED.ESP-C

Admission to Professional Teacher Preparation Program

This composite major has an emphasis on special education in an early childhood classroom and prepares students for state certification to work with children from birth to age 8. Because course requirements include field experiences in a childcare setting, the Department of Social Services requires a central registry check. Students must apply for admission and be admitted into the Early Childhood Special Education Program.

Required Core - 9 semester hours

Pre-Professional Core - 34 semester hours

MATH Elective - 3 semester hours

Professional Core - 48 semester hours

Gen Ed Requirements - 34 semester hours

ENGL 101
ENGL 201
SPCM - Gen Ed - Speech (1 class) - 3 semester hours
MATH - Gen Ed - Mathematics (1 class) - 3 semester hours
Gen Ed - Arts & Humanities (4 classes) - 12 semester hours
Gen Ed - Natural Sciences & Labs (2 classes/labs) - 6-8 semester hours
WEL 100 & 100L

Note

A minor is NOT required with this major but electives are required to total 120 hours, of which 36 hours must be 300-400 level courses.

Spearfish

Rapid City

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