Foundations Core (3 Credits)
Take one course from below.
- ABA 650 - Philosophical Underpinnings of Applied Behavior Analysis 3 Credit(s)
- ABA 651 - Concepts and Principles of Behavior Analysis 3 Credit(s)
- ABA 653 - Skill Acquisition 3 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 601 - Critical Thinking 3 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 602 - Creative Thinking 3 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 655 - Metacognition 3 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 688 - Reflective Practice 1-3 Credit(s)
- ECHD 601 - Foundational Understandings of Early Childhood/Early Intervention and Special Education 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 643 - Fostering Equitable and Affirming Classroom Environments 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 644 - Developmental Stages across the Lifespan 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 648 - New Literacies and Emerging Technologies across the Content Areas 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 660 - Using Data to Plan Curriculum and Instruction 3 Credit(s)
- SPE G 661 - Autism Spectrum Disorder: Foundations & Characteristics 3 Credit(s)
- SPE G 633 - Legal and Political Issues in Special Education 3 Credit(s)
Curriculum & Instruction Core (3 Credits)
Take one course from below.
- ABA 652 - Assessment and Treatment of Problem Behavior 3 Credit(s)
- ABA 654 - Research Methods 3 Credit(s)
- ABA 655 - Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) 3 Credit(s)
- ABA 656 - Ethical & Professional Conduct 3 Credit(s)
- ABA 661 - Behavioral Analytic Approaches to Psychological Disorders 3 Credit(s)
- APLING 611 - Teaching in World Language Classrooms 3 Credit(s)
- CONRES 621 - Negotiation (M) 3 Credit(s)
- CONRES 623 - Introductory Theory 3 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 611 - Seminar in Critical Thinking 3 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 616 - Dialogue Processes 3 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 618 - Creative Thinking, Collaboration, and Organizational Change 3 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 670 - Thinking, Learning, and Computers 3 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 692 - Processes of Research and Engagement 3 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 694 - Synthesis of Theory and Practice Seminar 3 Credit(s)
- ECHD 621 - Creating Effective Learning Environments and Fostering Positive Social Interactions 3 Credit(s)
- ECHD 622 - Observing, Documenting and Assessing in Early Childhood/Early Intervention 3 Credit(s)
- ECHD 640 - Language Development and Literacy in Early Childhood/Early Intervention 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 619 - Designing Instruction: Science 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 621 - Teaching Writing in the K-12 Classroom 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 626 - Integrating Social Studies and the Arts 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 643 - Fostering Equitable and Affirming Classroom Environments 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 646 - Understanding Reading: Principles and Practices 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 656 - Teaching the English Language Arts at the Elementary Level 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 660 - Using Data to Plan Curriculum and Instruction 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 662 - Social Studies Methods 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 664 - Digital Literacies/Computer Science Methods 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 665 - Science Methods 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 668 - Content & Methods for Teaching Elementary School Mathematics 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 669 - Math Methods 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 676 - Advanced Strategies for Teaching Social Studies and History to ELL and SPED students 3 Credit(s)
- SPE G 607 - Behavioral and Classroom Management 3 Credit(s)
- SPE G 624 - Standardized Assessments for Students with Moderate Disabilities, PreK-12 3 Credit(s)
- SPE G 662 - Autism Spectrum Disorder: Assessment and Collaboration 3 Credit(s)
Diversity Core (3 Credits)
Take one course from below.
- ABA 662 - Culturally Responsive Practices in Applied Behavior Analysis 3 Credit(s)
- APLING 603 - Language, Culture and Identity 3 Credit(s)
- APLING 605 - Theories and Principles of Language Teaching 3 Credit(s)
- APLING 665 - Immigration and Education 3 Credit(s)
- COUNSL 653 - Sociocultural Considerations in Counseling 3 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 615 - Holistic & Transformative Teaching 3 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 627 - Issues and Controversies in Antiracist and Multicultural Education 3 Credit(s)
- ECHD 611 - Development and Characteristics of All Young Learners Including Those with Special Needs 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 606 - Sociocultural Foundations of Education 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 630 - Inclusion PreK-12: Diversity and Equity in Inclusive Settings 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 650 - Rethinking Equity and Teaching for English Language Learners 3 Credit(s)
- SPE G 621 - Introduction to Disabilities for Educational Professionals 3 Credit(s)
- SPE G 663 - Autism Spectrum Disorders: Programs, Services, and Supports 3 Credit(s)
Concentration Core (21 Credits):
Take seven courses approved by your advisor in an area of concentration.
Capstone (3 Credits)
Students pursuing the written paper & oral presentation option should take one from below. Students completing the comprehensive exam will select another elective for their concentration core.
- ABA 655 - Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) 3 Credit(s)
- ABA 663 - Designing Behavior Analytic Research 3-6 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 692 - Processes of Research and Engagement 3 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 693 - Action Research for Educational, Professional & Personal change 3 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 694 - Synthesis of Theory and Practice Seminar 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 689 - Teacher Research 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 696 - Independent Study 1-6 Credit(s)
- EDC G 697 - Special Topics in Education 1-6 Credit(s)
- EDC G 698 - Internship in Education 3 Credit(s)
- SPE G 664 - Autism Spectrum Disorder: Field Experience 3 Credit(s)
For more information on curriculum, including course descriptions and degree requirements, visit the Academic Catalog.
