Program: Special Education (Comprehensive), B.S. - Middle Tennessee State University

Apr 03, 2025

2012-13 Undergraduate Catalog

Department of Elementary and Special Education

The major in Special Education requires 120 semester hours including courses which satisfy the General Education requirements. It is designed to prepare teachers in special education and will meet the Tennessee requirements for licensure in Special Education Comprehensive Program, K–12 (for individuals with severe/profound disabilities). A grade of “C” is required.

General Education Requirements (41 hours)

ENGL 1010 - Expository Writing 3 credit hours (Comm)
ENGL 1020 - Research and Argumentative Writing 3 credit hours (Comm)
COMM 2200 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 credit hours (Comm)
ENGL 2020 - Themes in Literature and Culture 3 credit hours (Hum/FA) OR
ENGL 2030 - The Experience of Literature 3 credit hours (Hum/FA)
MATH 1010 - Mathematics for General Studies 3 credit hours (Math) OR
MATH 1710 - College Algebra 3 credit hours (Math)
BIOL 1030 - Exploring Life 4 credit hours (Nat Sci) AND
BIOL 1031 - Exploring Life Lab 0 credit hours (Nat Sci)
PSCI 1030 - Topics in Physical Science 4 credit hours (Nat Sci) AND
PSCI 1031 - Topics in Physical Science Lab 0 credit hours (Nat Sci)
OR
GEOL 1030 - Introduction to Earth Science 3 credit hours AND
GEOL 1031 - Introduction to Earth Science Lab 1 credit hour
Choose 6 hours from:
HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I 3 credit hours
HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II 3 credit hours
HIST 2030 - Tennessee History 3 credit hours
GEOG 2000 - Introduction to Regional Geography 3 credit hours (Soc/Beh Sci)

3 hours from:

PSY 1410 - General Psychology 3 credit hours (Soc/Beh Sci)
ECON 2410 - Principles of Economics, Macroeconomics 3 credit hours (Soc/Beh Sci)
ANTH 2010 - Cultural Anthropology 3 credit hours (Soc/Beh Sci)
SOC 2010 - Social Problems 3 credit hours (Soc/Beh Sci)
HLTH 1530 - Health and Wellness 3 credit hours (Soc/Beh Sci) AND
HLTH 1531 - Health and Wellness Lab 0 credit hours (Soc/Beh Sci)

6 hours from:

MUS 1030 - Introduction to Music 3 credit hours (Hum/FA)
ART 1030 - Orientation to Art 3 credit hours (Hum/FA)
PHIL 1030 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit hours (Hum/FA)
HIST 1010 - Survey Western Civilization I 3 credit hours (Hum/FA) OR
HIST 1020 - Survey Western Civilization II 3 credit hours (Hum/FA)
THEA 1030 - Theatre Appreciation 3 credit hours (Hum/FA)
ANTH 2210 - Introduction to World Prehistory 3 credit hours (Hum/FA)

Special Education Major Requirements (33 hours)

CDIS 3250 - Speech and Language Development 3 credit hours
SPED 3220 - Practicum in Special Education (Comprehensive) 3 credit hours *
SPED 3440 - Characteristics of Low Incidence Populations (Comprehensive) 3 credit hours *
SPED 4000 - Teaching Reading to Diverse Learners 3 credit hours
SPED 4120 - Curriculum, Methods, and Materials for Special Education (Comprehensive) 3 credit hours *
SPED 4140 - Techniques and Strategies for Instruction in Special Education (Comprehensive) 3 credit hours *
SPED 4160 - Educational Assessment of Exceptional Learners 3 credit hours *
SPED 4240 - Methods and Techniques of Behavior Management 3 credit hours
SPED 4280 - Assistive Technology in Special Education 3 credit hours
SPED 4380 - Collaboration and Consultation 3 credit hours
SPED 4720 - Promoting Family-Professional Partnerships in Special Education 3 credit hours

Professional Education (19 hours)

EESE 1010 - Overview of Education 2 credit hours *
EESE 1011 - Overview of Education II 2 credit hours *
ELED 3150 - Mathematics Methodology 3 credit hours
ELED 3300 - Instructional Design and Technology in the Elementary School 3 credit hours
READ 4015 - Language and Literacy, K-6 6 credit hours
SPED 3010 - Characteristics and Teaching of Diverse Learners 3 credit hours

Note:

*Students who entered prior to Fall 2010 take replacement courses for FOED 1110 and FOED 2110. Contact Department of Elementary and Special Education .

Special Education Guided Electives (15 hours)

MATH 1410 - Concepts and Structure of Elementary School Mathematics 3 credit hours
MATH 1420 - Informal Geometry 3 credit hours
BIOL 3000 - Life Science for Elementary Teachers 4 credit hours
HLTH 3300 - First Aid and Safety Education 3 credit hours
Restricted elective by permission of instructor; 2 credit hours (for students taking EESE 1010 and 1011)

Enhanced Student Teaching (12 hours)

SPED 4320 - Directed Teaching in Special Education (Comprehensive) 12 credit hours

Recommended Curriculum: Special Education (Comprehensive)†

Curricular listings include General Education requirements in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.