The Elementary Education with Special Education Program leads to elementary teaching certification for grades K-8 and general special education teaching certification for grades K-12. The program provides graduates with comprehensive knowledge of instructional theory and practice and a content area concentration in general special education. Students examine traditional and innovative research-based approaches to teaching a diverse population of students. Requirements for both endorsements are accomplished without taking any additional credits (120 total credits). Students who complete this program are highly marketable candidates for both elementary education and special education teaching positions.
The Elementary Education with Special Education Program leads to elementary teaching certification for grades K-8 and general special education teaching certification for grades K-12. The program provides graduates with comprehensive knowledge of instructional theory and practice and a content area concentration in general special education. Students examine traditional and innovative research-based approaches to teaching a diverse population of students. Requirements for both endorsements are accomplished without taking any additional credits (120 total credits). Students who complete this program are highly marketable candidate for both elementary education and special education teaching positions
B.A./B.S. Core
EDU 235 is used by the School of Education as a course equivalent to IT 100 for all School of Education majors.
MAT 106 replaces MAT 130 in the B.A./B.S. Core for Early Childhood Education majors.
MAT 206 replaces MAT 200 or MAT 245 in the B.A./B.S. Core for Early Childhood Education majors.
EDU 200 Introduction to Education
EDU 208 Assessment, Accountability and Teaching In the Classroom
EDU 235 Learning with Technology
EDU 245 Literature for Children and Young Adolescents
EDU 270 Foundations of Teaching and Learning
EDU 335 Methods of Teaching Elementary Mathematics
EDU 361 Emerging and Early Literacy:Grades K-4
EDU 362 Literacy in the Content Areas: 4-8
EDU 363 Reading Facilitation for All Learners
EDU 370 Science for Early Learners
EDU 419 Int Soc Stdy/Arts in Elem Schools
EDU 440 Differentiating Instruction
EDU 490 Student Teaching and Seminar (12 credits)
SPED 260 Children with Exceptionalities
SPED 324 The Inclusive Classroom
Allied Courses
PSY 211 Human Growth and Development
Two (2) Free Electives
SNHU 100 Pro Seminar
or
SNHU 101 First Year Seminar: Foundations of Critical Thinking
Content Area Concentration
Completion of a 12-credits in an approved area of concentration.
Fine Arts: select four FAS courses
Humanities: select four courses from the following disciplines: ENG, HIS, LIT, PHL
Mathematics: select four MAT courses
Science: select four SCI courses
Social Science: select four course from the following discipline: ECO, POL, PSY, SOC
University Accreditation
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