Program Overview

Introduction to the Special Education (Pre-K-12) BSEd Program

The Bachelor of Science in Education in Special Education (Pre-K-12) is offered by the Department of Teaching and Learning at Temple University. This program is designed to prepare 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 of the Program

The program upholds and further both the College of Education and Human Development's and the university's missions in several key areas:

• 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

Campus Location and Program Code

• Campus Location: Main
• Program Code: ED-SPPK-BSED

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. 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. Additionally, all 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 specific courses, including but not limited to:

• 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
• 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
• SPED 3187: Integrated Literacy and Special Education Practicum
• SPED 3201: Effective Instructional Strategies for Students with Moderate to Significant Disabilities
• SPED 3287: Practicum for Diverse Learners
• SPED 4103: Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Support
• SPED 4105: Assessment in Special Education
• SPED 4196: Literacy Instruction for Students with Disabilities
• SPED 4801: Senior Seminar and Performance Assessment in Special Education
• SPED 4888: Student Teaching in Special Education

Total Credit Hours required for the program: 77

Suggested Academic Plan

The suggested academic plan for the Bachelor of Science in Education in Special Education (Pre-K-12) is outlined over four years, including specific courses for each semester. The plan includes a mix of general education courses, education-specific courses, and special education courses, culminating in a student teaching experience in the final semester.

Year 1

• Fall: Introduction to Numbers & Figures 1, Analytical Reading and Writing, GenEd Breadth Courses
• Spring: Socio-cultural Foundations of Education in the United States, Mathematics for Educators, Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life, GenEd Breadth Courses

Year 2

• Fall: Adolescent Development for Educators, Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning, Introduction to Special Education, Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good, GenEd Breadth Course
• Spring: Language Development and Communication Strategies, Analyzing and Changing Behavior, Electives

Year 3

• Fall: Learning Mathematics for the Primary Grades: First through Fourth Grade, Junior Practicum I, Teaching and Learning Literacy in the Middle Grades, Family and Interdisciplinary Collaborative/Consultation Skills, Principles and Practice for Teaching English Learners
• Spring: Effective Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities, Effective Teaching Strategies and Academic Interventions, Effective Transition for Students with Disabilities, Electives

Year 4

• Fall: Effective Instructional Strategies for Students with Moderate to Significant Disabilities, Practicum for Diverse Learners, Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Support, Assessment in Special Education, Literacy Instruction for Students with Disabilities
• Spring: Senior Seminar and Performance Assessment in Special Education, Student Teaching in Special Education

Total Credit Hours for the suggested plan: 120