Special Education PK-12 Minor

Completion of the Special Education minor will prepare students to have a better understanding of the social, emotional, and learning characteristics of individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, brain injuries, emotional and behavioral disorders, physical disabilities, and multiple disabilities.

In addition, students taking this minor will develop a thorough understanding of PL 105-17, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which addresses the rights of individuals and parents regarding inclusion in the regular classroom, delivery of services in inclusive settings, and transition planning.

The Special Education minor is an 18-credit program with 15 required and 3 elective credits. The required credits are met through enrollment in EDEX 111 . This course provides essential information regarding IDEA (PL 105-17) as well as an overview of the field of special education, thus allowing the minor candidate to select a more focused area of concentration.

This minor would be of interest to sociology, psychology, human development and family science, criminology, and secondary education majors who are interested in interacting or working with individuals with disabilities.

To be accepted into the minor, a student must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Required Course: 15

EDEX 111 - Introduction to Exceptional Persons Credits: 3
EDEX 340 - Introduction to Behavior Management in Special Education Credits: 3
EDEX 369 - Education of Persons with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Learning Disabilities or Brain Injury Credits: 3
EDEX 378 - Education of Persons with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Physical/Multiple Disabilities Credits: 3
EDEX 425 - Methods and Curriculum Mild-Moderate Disabilities Credits: 3

Controlled Electives: 3

One course from the following:

EDEX 415 - Preschool Education for Children with Disabilities Credits: 3
EDEX 435 - Methods and Curriculum–Severe Cognitive Disabilities Credits: 3
EDEX 458 - Transition Assessment and Planning for Youth with Disabilities Credits: 3
EDEX 460 - Family Perspectives on Disability Credits: 3

Total Minor Requirements: 18

(1) When choosing electives, only 6 credits are permitted to be counted from your major for your minor.

(2) If choosing to use (maximum 12) credits toward the Special Education Masters, you must take the 500 level courses (EDEX 525, 535, 558, 560, 569, 578).