TYPICAL FIRST YEAR CURRICULUM
Fall
MATH 211 Foundations Elementary Math I*SMI (4)
ART 101 Foundations of Visual Literacy*AEH (4) or ART 270 Intro to Ceramics*APC (4)
WR 121Z Composition I*GTW (4)
UNI 101 University Studies*GTW (3)
ED 142 Education Orientation (1)
Winter
CH 250 Personal Health and Wellness (3) or CH 298 Lifetime Fitness (3)
MATH 212 Foundations Elementary Math II*SMI (4)
MUS 101 Elements of Music*APC (3)
SCI 102 Intro to Earth Science*SMI (4)
Elective (4-5)
Spring
MATH 213 Foundations Elementary Math III*SMI (4)
ENGL 136 Themes*AEH or ENGL 201 Shakespeare*AEH (4)
SCI 104 Intro to Life Sciences*SMI (4)
Electives (3)
TYPICAL SECOND YEAR CURRICULUM
Fall
SCI 101 Intro to Physical Science*SMI (4)
ED 242 Education Concepts (3)
POLS 101 American National Government*SSC (5)
Electives (2-3)
Winter
HIST 201Z United States History I*SSC (4)
COM 111Z Public Speaking*GTW (4)
WR 122Z Composition II*GTW (4)
OUT Elective (1)
Spring
HIST 111 World History to 1500*SSC (5)
WR 200+
ENGL 316 Approaches to Grammar (4)
ED 130 Culturally Differences in American Education (2)
Years 1 & 2 void, if transferring in via Transfer Pathway with qualifying AAOT or equivalent
TYPICAL THRID YEAR CURRICULUM
Fall
SPED 309A Practicum I: Professional Introduction to the School Year (1)
EDU 314 Intro to Elementary Literacy (3)
Winter
SPED 319 Foundations of Assessment in Special Education (3)
EDU 318 Literacy Methods I (4)
Spring
SPED 324 Positive Behavior Supports for Exceptional Learners (3)
EDU 322 Literacy Methods II (5)
MTHE 323 Elementary Mathematics Methods (4)
TYPICAL FOURTH YEAR CURRICULUM
Fall
ED 430 English Language Learner Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Dispositions for all Educators (3)
SPED 412 Reconceptualizing Dis/Ability (3)
SPED 413 Evidence-Based Curriculum and Instructional Design I: Mild to Moderate Disabilities (4)
SPED 414 Issues in Special Education (2)
SPED 409A Practicum IV: Academic Skills Focus (1)
Winter
SPED 415 Postsecondary Transition Planning for Exceptional Learners (3)
Spring
SPED 407B Student Teaching Seminar (1)
SPED 417B Student Teaching (12)
Updated February 2026