Program Overview
Special Education (Pre-K-12) BSEd
The Bachelor of Science in Education in Special Education (Pre-K-12) is offered by the Department of Teaching and Learning. This program prepares teachers with a deep understanding of the sociocultural context of education, evidence-based practices, and empirically-supported preventative approaches to provide equitable education to students with disabilities.
Overview
The program upholds and further both the College of Education and Human Development's and the university's missions in the following ways:
- Promoting evidence-based practice and effective implementation in the classroom
- Recognizing and ameliorating the impact of socio-cultural factors on the education of students with disabilities
- Advocating and applying inclusive practices within schools for a pluralistic society
- Emphasizing preventative approaches to support improved teaching and learning that lead to better outcomes for students with disabilities
Accreditation
The program is approved as a teacher preparation program by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Licensure/Certification
Upon successful completion of the program requirements, candidates may apply for a Pennsylvania Instructional I Teaching Certificate. Please note that Pennsylvania requires assessment of candidates in General Knowledge, Professional Knowledge and/or Subject Area Knowledge prior to issuance of a certificate.
Summary of Requirements
University Requirements
All students are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum. All students (including transfer students) must take a minimum of two writing-intensive (WI) courses at Temple University.
College Requirements
Students receive a Bachelor of Science in Education degree by meeting the following minimum College requirements:
- Completion of program requirements as detailed on the academic plan
- Earn a "C-" or above in all required Education Courses
- Earn a "C-" or above in all required University General Education Courses
Program Requirements
The program requires the completion of the following courses:
- MATH 1015: Introduction to Numbers & Figures 1
- EDUC 1016: Mathematics for Educators 1
- EDUC 2103: Socio-cultural Foundations of Education in the United States 1
- EDUC 2109: Adolescent Development for Educators 1
- SPED 2128: Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning
- SPED 2201: Language Development and Communication Strategies
- SPED 2231: Introduction to Special Education 1
- ABA 3302: Analyzing and Changing Behavior
- ECED 3107: Learning Mathematics for the Primary Grades: First through Fourth Grade
- ECED 3187: Junior Practicum I
- ECED 3197: Language and Literacy Development and Instruction I
- SPED 3201: Effective Instructional Strategies for Students with Moderate to Significant Disabilities
- SPED 3211: Effective Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities
- SPED 3287: Practicum for Diverse Learners
- SPED 3304: Effective Teaching Strategies and Academic Interventions
- TESL 3631: Principles and Practice for Teaching English Learners
- SPED 4103: Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Support
- SPED 4105: Assessment in Special Education
- SPED 4196: Literacy Instruction for Students with Disabilities
- SPED 4201: Effective Transition for Students with Disabilities
- SPED 4331: Family and Interdisciplinary Collaborative/Consultation Skills
- SPED 4801: Senior Seminar and Performance Assessment in Special Education
- SPED 4888: Student Teaching in Special Education
Suggested Academic Plan
The suggested academic plan for the Bachelor of Science in Education in Special Education (Pre-K-12) is as follows:
Year 1
- Fall: MATH 1015, ENG 0802, GenEd Breadth Course, GenEd Breadth Course, GenEd Breadth Course
- Spring: EDUC 2103, EDUC 1016 or MATH 1021, IH 0851 or IH 0951, GenEd Breadth Course, GenEd Breadth Course
Year 2
- Fall: EDUC 2109, SPED 2128, SPED 2231, IH 0852 or IH 0952, GenEd Breadth Course
- Spring: SPED 2201, ABA 3302, Elective, Elective, Elective
Year 3
- Fall: ECED 3107 or MGSE 3404, ECED 3187 or SPED 3187, MGSE 3196 or ECED 3197, SPED 4331, TESL 3631
- Spring: SPED 3211, SPED 3304, SPED 4201, Elective, Elective
Year 4
- Fall: SPED 3201, SPED 3287, SPED 4103, SPED 4105, SPED 4196
- Spring: SPED 4801, SPED 4888
Total Credit Hours: 120