Special Education, Minor
In this minor program, students seeking to become educators and/or community-based program coordinators will learn strategies for working with individuals with a wide range of learning, mental, and physical, abilities and levels of functioning in both the classroom and community-based settings.
To access Minor Requirements, please view the Curriculum Guide tab.
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Special Education, Minor Program Page
Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
Minor GPA: 2.0 or higher
Minor Requirements
- Students must complete at least 6 credit hours in their minor from SRU
- A minimum of 6 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above)
- A minor shall be no fewer than 18 credits
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Courses | ||
| SPED 121 | Overview of Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 222 | Introduction to Special Education Law | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| The Nature and Needs of Autism Spectrum Disorders | ||
| Early Intervention Practices for Students with Disabilities | ||
| Technology in Special Education | ||
| Special Education Issues in Diverse Secondary Classrooms | ||
| Transition Across the Lifespan | ||
| Americans with Disabilities | ||
| Universal Intervention | ||
| Teaching in an Area of High Need | ||
| Targeted Instructional and Behavioral Interventions for Neuro-Diverse Learners | ||
| Intensive ELA Interventions for Neuro-Diverse Learners | ||
| Intensive Mathematics Interventions for Neuro-Diverse Learners | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
MINOR IN SPECIAL EDUCATION (88D)
This program is effective as of Summer 2019.
Revised 10.28.2021
UCC 02.04.20