Special Education Transition Programming, Bachelor of Science (BS)
Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher
Summary*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 42 | |
| Other Basic Requirements | 0-3 | |
| Major Requirements | 60 | |
| Electives | 18 | |
* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits. Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.
Rock Studies 2 Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Rock | ||
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| MATH 210 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Integrated Inquiry | ||
| Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Humanities Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Social Science Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Inquiry | ||
| SCI 101 | Science of Life | 3 |
| Physical Science Inquiry | ||
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Additional Rock Studies 2 Requirements (12 credits) | ||
| MATH 310 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II 2 | 3 |
| PHED 243 | Educational Movement in Health & Wellness 2 | 3 |
| SOWK 105 | Human Diversity | 3 |
| SPED 121 | Overview of Special Education 2 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
- 1
Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject
- 2
Indicates coursework required for the ELEC Major as per PA Dept. of Education Certification Policy.
Basic Math Requirement
Check with your adviser or a current degree audit report to see if you have been exempted from this course. The credit earned in this course will not be counted toward the 120 credit hour minimum needed to earn a degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR | ||
| Beginning Algebra | ||
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT
Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation. Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career.
Major Requirements
- 30 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
- 30 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Courses | ||
| SPED 121 | Overview of Special Education 1 | 3 |
| SPED 122 | Low Incidence Disabilities 1 | 3 |
| SPED 230 | Early Intervention Practices for Students with Disabilities 1 | 3 |
| ELEC 200 | Child Development Typical 1 | 3 |
| PHED 227 | Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity | 3 |
| Core Professional Courses | ||
| SPED 220 | The Nature and Needs of Autism Spectrum Disorders 1 | 3 |
| SPED 341 | Transition Across the Lifespan 1 | 3 |
| SPED 342 | Building Community Partnerships 1 | 3 |
| SPED 343 | Americans with Disabilities 1 | 3 |
| PHED 353 | Adapted Physical Activity and Health Through the Lifespan | 3 |
| PHED 485 | Fundraising/Grant Writing in Adapted Physical Activity 1 | 3 |
| Professional Semester Block | ||
| These courses are taken together during the semester before internship: | ||
| SPED 245 | Technology in Special Education 1 | 3 |
| SPED 346 | Assessment in Transition Planning 1 | 3 |
| SPED 347 | Management & Leadership 1 | 3 |
| SPED 410 | Transition Practicum 1 | 3 |
| PHED 460 | Program Design in Adapted Physical Activity 1 | 3 |
| Internship | ||
| SPED 450 | Transition Internship 1 | 12 |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
- 1
Course counts for 50% Major requirement and Major GPA
- *
Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Co-curricular and Experiential Learning
Students are encouraged to explore additional curricular and co-curricular opportunities. There is a strong correlation between long-term student success and participation in the following types of programs and activities:
- International study programs
- High-Impact Practice (HIP) designated classes
- Student-faculty research and student leadership development
- Career education and development
- Internships/Field Experiences
- Student teaching (required)
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
Special Education Transition Programming - BS (1793) / CIM 398
This program is effective as of Fall 2019.
Revised 09.18.2025
UCC 2.5.2019
Recommended Four-Year Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| SPED 121 | Overview of Special Education | 3 |
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery | 3 |
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Civil Discourse - Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| SPED 122 | Low Incidence Disabilities | 3 |
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ELEC 200 | Child Development Typical | 3 |
| GERT 265 | Aging and the Older Person | 3 |
| SPED 230 | Early Intervention Practices for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 343 | Americans with Disabilities | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHED 227 | Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity | 3 |
| NLPA 101 | Introduction to Nonprofit Management | 3 |
| SPED 341 | Transition Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Elective | 3 | |
| PHED 353 | Adapted Physical Activity and Health Through the Lifespan | 3 |
| PHED 485 | Fundraising/Grant Writing in Adapted Physical Activity | 3 |
| SPED 342 | Building Community Partnerships | 3 |
| Global Community-Non-US Global | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Elective | 3 | |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| NLPA 120 | Civic Engagement and Community Decision-Making | 3 |
| SPED 220 | The Nature and Needs of Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 |
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHED 460 | Program Design in Adapted Physical Activity | 3 |
| SPED 245 | Technology in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 346 | Assessment in Transition Planning | 3 |
| SPED 347 | Management & Leadership | 3 |
| SPED 410 | Transition Practicum | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SPED 450 | Transition Internship | 12 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours** | 120 | |
**This document serves as a guide. Earning a degree requires at least 120 credits, though some majors require more. Before registering for courses, consult your academic adviser and review your curriculum guide. Be sure to review and confirm your plan with your adviser at least once each academic year.
Major Code: 1793
Concentration Code:
Revised date: 09.23.2025