B.S.Ed. in Special Education Program Map
Adapted Concentration
This program prepares candidates to teach students with disabilities who attend preschool through high school programs, as well as preschoolers receiving special education services.
Stats
63
Core Credit Hours
60
Major Credit Hours
0
Elective Credit Hours
- Plan Your Degree
- Crush Your Course
- Find Your Place
- Broaden Your Perspectives
- Connect Off-Campus
- Take Care of Yourself
- Pave Your Path
Plan Your Degree
Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
C1: ENGL 1101
English Composition I |
3 |
|
M: MATH 1001
Quantitative Skills & Reasoning |
3 |
|
I2: XIDS 2002
First-Year Seminar Course |
2 |
| F: Education Course | 3 |
| T1: Science + Lab | 4 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1101 with a C or better.
- Complete Core IMPACTS Math & Area F with C or better.
- Complete Lab Science.
- Earn 15 or more credit hours.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
C2: ENGL 1102
English Composition II |
3 |
| T2: Non-lab Science | 3 |
| S1: Social Science | 3 |
| F: Education Course | 3 |
| F: Education Course | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1102 with a C or better.
- Complete Non-lab Science.
- Earn 15 or more credit hours.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
T3: CS 1030
Introduction to Computer Concepts |
3 |
|
F: MATH 2008
Found of Numbers & Operations |
3 |
|
S2: GEOG 1013
World Geography |
3 |
|
PWLA 1600
Personal Wellness |
2 |
| F: ISCI Course | 3 |
| A: Humanities | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete Area F Courses with C or better.
- Earn 15 or more credit hours.
- 2.7 or better GPA for on-time Teacher Education Admission after this semester.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| A: Humanities | 3 |
| F: ISCI Course | 3 |
| P: Citizenship | 3 |
| P: Citizenship | 3 |
| I1: Oral Communication | 3 |
| PWLA Activity Course | 1 |
Milestones:
- Complete Core IMPACTS.
- Complete Core IMPACTS I1 & Area F Courses with C or better.
- Earn 15 or more credit hours.
- Complete admission process for Teacher Education during this semester.
17 Fall Credit Hours + 16 spring Credit Hours = 33 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
SPED 3700
Intro to Special Education: Severe Disabilities |
3 |
|
SPED 3750
Practicum: Diverse Experiences |
3 |
|
MEDT 3401
Integrating Technology in Class |
3 |
|
CEPD 4101
Educational Psychology |
3 |
|
READ 3251
Literacy Instruction through Children’s and Adolescent Literature |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete Block 1 Courses with C or better.
- Maintain 2.7 or better GPA.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
READ 3262
Reading Methods and Assessment I (PK-2) |
3 |
|
SPED 3703
Behavior Modification |
3 |
|
SPED 3760
Curriculum & Methods: Adapted Curriculum I |
3 |
|
READ 3263
Writing Development and Instruction |
3 |
|
SPED 3751
Practicum I |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete Block 2 Courses with C or better.
- Maintain 2.7 or better GPA.
- Successfully complete practicum course.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours which = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
SPED 4709
Special Ed. Policies and Procedures |
3 |
|
SPED 3704
Assessment of Students Severe Disabilities |
3 |
|
SPED 4760
Curriculum & Methods: Adapted Curr. II |
3 |
|
SPED 4713
Collaboration in School Settings |
3 |
|
SPED 3752
Practicum II |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete Block 3 Courses with C or better.
- Maintain 2.7 or better GPA.
- Successfully complete practicum course.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
SPED 4786
Internship in Special Education |
9 |
|
SPED 4789
Internship Seminar |
3 |
|
READ 4251
Reading Methods and Assessment II (3-5) |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete Block 4 Courses with C or better.
- Maintain 2.7 or better GPA.
- Successfully complete practicum course.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
Crush Your Course
First Year:
- Students who complete ENGL 1102 and their Area F courses with a C or better remain on track for admission to enter Teacher Education.
- Maintain a 2.7 or better GPA for on-time admission to Teacher Education.
- Start collecting children’s books for your future classroom library!
Middle Years:
- Apply for admission to Teacher Education with your COE Advisor. Submit your Field Experience Application. Take the Georgia Educators Ethics Exam.
- Maintain a 2.7 or better GPA.
- Moving forward in the program requires the successful completion of your Classroom Teaching Experience and all coursework.
Last Year:
- Attempt the appropriate GACE Content Exams in Special Education.
- Look for opportunities to apply for paid student teaching internships.
Find Your Place
First Year:
- Attend a COE event such as Science Café or COE Innovations Lab.
- Volunteer for a COE event such as the Week of the Young Child at UWG’s Early Learning Center.
- Consider becoming a COE Ambassador.
Middle Years:
- Participate in the Beginning School Experience at your school site. You’ll gain experience with pre-planning, setting up your classroom, and creating community with students in those first few days of a new school year.
Last Year:
- Connect with teachers and administrators at your internship site.
- Attend and present at a state conference as a student member.
- Complete the end of program survey!
Broaden Your Perspectives
First Year:
- Check out the education abroad office.
Middle Years:
- Consider a study abroad program. Check out students’ stories of their experiences.
Last Year:
- Assess your cultural competency.
- Consider working abroad and research visa regulations.
- Explore practices of creating more inclusive careers.
Connect Off-Campus
First Year:
- Visit Wolves Vote to learn about the voting process and registration.
- Consider volunteering for a campaign or organization in your community.
Middle Years:
- Complete an internship in your field.
- Consider a summer or part-time job.
- Ask your department about networking opportunities with alumni.
Last Year:
- Ask for advice from professionals in your field of interest.
- Explore career shadowing opportunities.
Take Care of Yourself
First Year:
- Visit Health Services.
- Get fit! Visit URec to see all your options.
- Visit the Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy.
Middle Years:
- Take a fitness class, climb the rock wall, or join an intramural team.
- Consider whether counseling is right for you: take a mental health screening.
Last Year:
- Explore a farmer’s market for fresh produce.
- Develop a post-graduation exercise plan.
- Explore your loan repayment options and complete your exit counseling.
Pave Your Path
First Year:
- Complete a self-assessment to see what careers and majors are right for you.
- Visit Career Services.
- Create your profile on Handshake.
- Consider applying for an on-campus job.
Middle Years:
- Draft your resume and attend a resume blitz.
- Learn about how to network on social media and update your Handshake profile.
- Draft your personal statement.
- Visit the graduate school to find out about graduate programs and admission requirements.
Last Year:
- Request references from professors and supervisors.
- Draft your resume cover letter and personal statement and revise it with career services.
- Attend business fairs and career fairs at UWG and across the state.
- Attend an interview workshop.
- Apply for graduate programs.
Careers
Career Opportunities
This degree can help you get work as the following:
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