Education: Special Education (A.A.)
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
For students interested in exploring the field of special education, planning to transfer and earn a special education teaching credential, or are interested in furthering their development as professionals already working in an educational setting with special populations.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Facilitate undergraduate access of any major to fundamental knowledge and experience important to working with student with disabilities
- Strengthen the preparation of those interested in working with students with disabilities
- Develop an understanding of the theories and the legal premises upon which special education practices are based
- Evaluate the best practices in creating equitable teaching and learning environments
- Provide a degree pathway for students who would like to become Special Education Teachers
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses - Section 1 | 12.0-13.0 | |
| Introduction to Special Education in K-8 Settings (1) | ||
| Special Education, Disability, Equity and American Education (3) | ||
| Philosophy of Education (3) | ||
or PHIL 215 | Philosophy of Education | |
| Introduction To Educational Technology (2-3) | ||
or EDT 140 | Exploring Assistive Technology in Education | |
| Child Development (3) | ||
| List A: Select one Course | 3.0-4.0 | |
| American Sign Language I (4) | ||
| Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (4) | ||
| Intercultural Communication (3) | ||
| Interpersonal Communication (3) | ||
| Introduction to Children with Special Needs (3) | ||
| Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs (3) | ||
| Developmental Psychology (3) | ||
| Abnormal Psychology (3) | ||
| Section 2 | ||
| Communication Skills & Analytical Thinking – Select One Course | 3.0-4.0 | |
| Introduction to Communications Studies (3) | ||
| Argumentation, Persuasion, and Critical Thinking (3) | ||
| Introduction to Public Speaking (3) | ||
| Critical Thinking Through Literature (4) | ||
| Academic Reading and Writing (4) | ||
| Philosophical Reasoning: Critical Thinking in Philosophy (3) | ||
| Introduction to Logic and Argument (3) | ||
| Critical Thinking In Psychology (3) | ||
| Critical Thinking and Academic Literacy (3) | ||
| Mathematical Cncepts & Natural Sciences – Select One Course | 3.0-4.5 | |
| Introduction To Biological Science (4) | ||
| Introduction To Earth Science (4) | ||
| Physical Geology (4) | ||
| Mathematics for Elementary Teachers (3) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics (4-4.5) | ||
or ECON 210 | Applied Introductory Statistics for Economics | |
or MATH 112S | Enhanced Elementary Statistics | |
or PSYC 210 | Elementary Statistics | |
| College Algebra (4) | ||
| Physical Science for Elementary School Teachers (3) | ||
| Social Sciences – Select One Course | 3.0 | |
| World Regional Geography (3) | ||
| Political and Social History of the United States: 1500s to 1876 (3) | ||
| World Civilization from Antiquity to 1500 (3) | ||
| American Government and Politics (3) | ||
| Arts and Humanities – Select One Course | 3.0 | |
| Introduction to World Art (3) | ||
| Introduction to Literature (3) | ||
| Introduction to American Literature (3) | ||
| Introduction to American Literature (3) | ||
| Survey of British Literature A: Anglo-Saxon to 18th Century (3) | ||
| Survey of English Literature B: Romantics to the Present (3) | ||
| Masterpieces of World Literature (3) | ||
| Masterpieces of World Literature (3) | ||
| Music Appreciation (3) | ||
| Music Fundamentals (3) | ||
| Introduction to the Theatre (3) | ||
or DANC 101 | History of Dance | |
| Total Units | 27-31.5 | |
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete a minimum of 60 units to include (1) the above major requirements, (2) the General Education requirements, and (3) electives as needed.