Bachelor of Science in
Elementary Education and Special Education, Mild/Moderate, Grades 1-5

About

Elementary Education and Special Education, Mild/Moderate, Grades 1-5

The Elementary Education and Special Education, Mild/Moderate, Grades 1-5 program at Southeastern trains teachers to meet an area of need as special educators in special and general education classrooms for grades 1 through 5. Students gain hands-on experience and receive high-quality instruction from dedicated faculty.

Other Concentrations

 

Minors

 

Required Semester Hours 125-130

Program Highlights

  • Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation / National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Council for Exceptional Children

  • Course objectives and learner outcomes aligned with COMPASS/ National Institute for Excellence in Teaching, Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium, Learned Societies and the College of Education Conceptual Framework

  • Graduates receive dual certification in elementary and special education

  • The TeachLivE virtual-rehearsal classroom featuring real-time avatars with unique characteristics is available for students to practice classroom management, pedagogy and content teaching skills in a virtual environment

  • Lekotek, a toy lending library with child and family support, offers pedagogical experiences for students and opportunities for collaboration with schools and community groups

  • A variety of field experiences prepare candidates for a successful teaching career at the appropriate grade level

  • Summer Enhancement Program is a signature event

  • Service-learning opportunities such as the fall dinner, Dance for Options and group homes in the region

  • Snoezelen, a multi-sensory environment to support children and other individuals, provides opportunities for student involvement with multiple disciplines on campus, schools and community groups

  • Honors curriculum available

Program Requirements

  • Total semester hours required: 125-130
  • Approximately 110 hours of field experience prior to student teaching
  • Pass all parts of the PRAXIS Core: Pre-Professional Skills Test in Reading, Writing and Mathematics
  • Have a 2.75 cumulative or degree grade point average and a 2.75 cumulative or degree grade point average in work completed at Southeastern
  • Complete and earn a grade of "C" or better in all required professional courses in Education and Educational Psychology
  • Complete and earn a grade of "C" or better in all required courses in first teaching fields (identified on the curriculum sheet)
  • Pass PRAXIS II examinations in Principles of Learning and Teaching and Content Area Specialty Tests
  • Complete and earn a grade of "B" or better in Education 202
  • Successfully complete portfolio submissions during the program
  • Successfully complete student teaching or year-long residency

Employment

What Can You Be

Types of Jobs

  • Elementary Education Teacher, Grades 1-5 or Grades 4-8
  • Inclusion Teacher
  • Special Education Teacher, Grades 1-5 or Grades 4-8

Types of Employers

  • Parochial School Systems
  • Private School Systems
  • Public School Systems

 

 

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Involved

Student Orgs & Activities

Student Council for Exceptional Children

Southeastern Education Association for Students

Kappa Delta Pi

Phi Delta Kappa

Phi Kappa Phi