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JUNIOR Fall 3 Integrated Curriculum: PreK-4/ ECED 300** 3 Concepts/Methods: Literacy 2-4/ ECED 303 3 Concepts/Methods: Science/Tech/ ECED 308 3 Methods/Materials: ESL/ELL/ EDCR 420* 3 Data-Driven Instruction: Special Education/SPED 306* 3 High Incidence Disabilities/SPED 308* 18
Spring 3 Concepts/Methods: Social Studies/ ECED 307 3 Expressive Arts/EDCR 302 3 Applications of Math/MLED 303+ 3 Literacy for Students w/ Exceptionalities/SPED 320++ 3 Positive Behavior Supports/ Interventions/SPED 322* 3 Program Planning/Assessment/ SPED 343* 18
SENIOR Fall Spring 3 Physical Well-Being/Child/ECED 310 3 Professional Seminar/EDCR 401 1 Methods/Materials Seminar/EDCR 321* 12 Student Teaching/EDFL 410 3 The Bible: An Intro/LTHE 201 3 Literacy Dev. Strat. Assessments/ MLED 301* 3 Science Series 3 Low Incidence Disabilities/SPED 307** 2 Transitions/SPED 333* 18 15 Total credits: 142 * Field experience embedded throughout the semester (6-15 hrs.) + Field experience embedded throughout the semester (60 hrs.) ++ Field experience embedded throughout the semester (30 hrs.) ** Three-week field experience (90 hrs.)
SPECIAL EDUCATION PreK-12 EDUCATION Bachelor of Science Degree Mission of the Special Education Program: Gannon University’s Special Education program prepares skilled professionals who improve the educational experiences of diverse learners by designing and delivering individualized curricula, instruction, and assessments in collaborative environments. A wide variety of field experiences are available to special education candidates. Experiences are available in life skills, emotional support, learning support and autistic support classrooms. The Special Education program exposes teacher candidates to the latest in assistive technologies and best practices in the field of special education. The special education program contains specific content geared for learners with disabilities guided by the standards of the Council for Exceptional Children. Through coursework, candidates develop extensive knowledge of law, policies and procedures required of a special education professional.
