Special Education, General Curriculum K-12 (B.S.)
The Bachelor of Science in Special Education with a concentration in General Curriculum, K-12 program is designed to prepare professionals to develop and implement appropriate educational programs for students with mild disabilities (i.e. high-incidence disabilities), who are accessing the general education curriculum. The course work focuses on the improvement of the quality and scope of educational and related services available to individuals with disabilities. Teacher candidates are prepared to work effectively with children and adolescents who require special education services in both public and private facilities. The program serves as a catalyst to promote awareness, understanding, and acceptance of individuals with disabilities.
Special Education, General Curriculum K-12 (B.S.)
Description
What is Special Education, General Curriculum K-12 at ODU like?
The Bachelor of Science in Special Education with a concentration in General Curriculum, K-12 program is designed to prepare professionals to develop and implement appropriate educational programs for students with mild disabilities (i.e. high-incidence disabilities), who are accessing the general education curriculum. The course work focuses on the improvement of the quality and scope of educational and related services available to individuals with disabilities. Teacher candidates are prepared to work effectively with children and adolescents who require special education services in both public and private facilities. The program serves as a catalyst to promote awareness, understanding, and acceptance of individuals with disabilities.
Program Highlights
What makes Special Education, General Curriculum K-12 at ODU unique?
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#1 Critical Teacher Endorsement Shortage Area in VA
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The Virginia Collegiate Professional teaching license that students earn though the BS in Special Education at ODU has reciprocity in 49 states.
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Program assists students in meeting the competency requirements for a Virginia Collegiate Professional teaching license in Special Education with endorsement in General Curriculum K-12
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Classroom instruction is supplemented with several early field experiences in a variety of settings.
Careers
What are some careers in this field?
Special Education Teacher, K-12, General Curriculum
Median Salary: $59,780 (salaries vary state to state)
Special education teachers work with students in kindergarten through grade 12 who have a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities. Most special education teachers work in public schools, teaching students from preschool to high school. Many work the traditional 10-month school year, but some work in year-round programs.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Department of Labor (2018)
Courses
What are some courses offered in Special Education, General Curriculum K-12 at ODU?
SPED 402:
Instructional Design I: Learner Characteristics and Assessment
The intent of this course is to provide pre-service teachers with: |a) knowledge of the characteristics of students with mild disabilities who are accessing the general curriculum, K-12, including, but not limited to learning disabilities, emotional disabilities and intellectual disabilities and |b) the ability to develop knowledge and skill in the selection, administration, scoring and interpretation of standardized/norm-referenced assessments of exceptional learners. Administering formal and informal assessment tools and the development of an IEP are emphasized. The use of assessment data to improve instruction and student performance is discussed. Prerequisites: a grade of C- or higher in SPED 400 or a grade of B- or higher in SPED 500.
SPED 411:
Classroom and Behavioral Management Techniques for Students with Diverse Needs
This course will address classroom management techniques and individual interventions based upon behavioral, cognitive, affective, social, and ecological theory and practice. The course will focus on the field of applied behavior analysis, including best practices in the areas of data collection, program selection, program implementation, and data analysis. Positive behavior management and supports and functional behavioral assessment will be emphasized. Pre- or corequisite: a grade of C- or higher in SPED 400 or a grade of B- or higher in SPED 500.
SPED 415:
Instructional Design II: Curricular Procedures and Individualized Education Planning
The intent of this course is to provide preservice teachers with: (a) knowledge of research-based instruction for K-12 students with disabilities and those who are gifted; (b) knowledge and skill in using data collection to make decisions about student progress, instruction, program, accommodations and teaching methodology for exceptional learners, and (c) knowledge and skill in planning, developing and implementing individual educational plans and group instruction for diverse exceptional learners who are accessing the general education curriculum and the Virginia Standards of Learning. Practicum in an elementary-level setting is required. Practicum of 45 hours required. Prerequisites: a grade of C- or higher in SPED 400 and SPED 402 or a grade of B- or higher in SPED 500 or SPED 502, and passing scores on Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educator Tests or equivalent as prescribed by the Virginia Board of Education.
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for Special Education, General Curriculum K-12 at ODU?
Students entering the Bachelor of Science program in Special Education, General Curriculum K-12 should meet the minimum university admission requirements (Undergraduate Admission)
In addition to meeting minimum 2.75 GPA and the PRAXIS Core requirement (or equivalents) in order to be admitted into the undergraduate teacher preparation program, students must also complete the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA), Reading for Virginia Educators Assessment (RVE), Special Education Exit Exam, a background clearance check, child abuse training, dyslexia awareness training, and be certified in First Aid/CPR prior to teacher candidate internship (i.e. student teaching).
Cost
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates for the 2022-23 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Virginia Resident
Per Credit:
$ 374
Non-Resident
Per Credit:
$ 1,039
Active Duty Military Rate
Per Credit:
$ 250
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Per Credit:
$ 407
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