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Nov 23, 2024
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Undergraduate Catalog | 2015-2016 Previous Edition
Special Education, General Curriculum and Elementary Education K-6 Dual Program, B.A.
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In addition to the traditional Special Education General Curriculum or Adapted Curriculum K-12 Program options, the Department of Special Education and Child Development in collaboration with the Department of Reading and Elementary Education also offers a B.A. in Special Education - General Curriculum and Elementary Education K-6 Dual Program. The Special Education - General Curriculum and Elementary Education K-6 Dual Program qualifies graduates for the Standard Professional 1 (SP1) Professional Educator’s License in Special Education General Curriculum K-6 and Elementary Education K-6. Graduates from the Dual Program will be licensed to teach children with mild disabilities in grades K-6. Additionally, the Dual Program qualifies graduates for entry level positions in the elementary general education classroom in grades K-6.
Graduates of the Special Education - General Curriculum and Elementary Education K-6 Dual Program are prepared to: provide individually planned, systematically implemented, and carefully evaluated instruction for students with disabilities; provide educational services to students with disabilities in general classrooms, resource classrooms, and other educational settings; and help students with disabilities achieve the greatest possible personal self-sufficiency and success in present and future environments. Graduates of the program are prepared to meet the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards and the ten Interstate New Teachers Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) Standards for new teachers in Content Pedagogy, Student Development, Diverse Learners, Multiple Instructional Strategies, Motivation and Management, Communication and Technology, Planning, Assessment, Reflective Practice, and School and Community Involvement. Graduates will have specific coursework and clinical experiences in a variety of settings in order to learn and apply evidence-based knowledge and practices in the fields of special education and elementary education.
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Additional Admission Requirements
See the Admission to Teacher Education Programs heading under the College of Education.
Freshmen and Sophomores who intend to apply for the Special Education - General Curriculum and Elementary Education K-6 Dual Program are classified as Pre-Education students in the Dual Program. These students are assigned an advisor in the College’s Office of Teacher Education Advising, Licensure, and Recruitment (TEALR), who help students select appropriate General Education courses and who will help them meet the requirements for admission to teacher education. To be admitted to the Teacher Education Program in the Special Education - General Curriculum and Elementary Education K-6 Dual Program, students must have completed an admission application through the TEALR office, attained a grade of C or above in SPED 2100 and either EDUC 1100 or EDUC 2100 , attained passing scores on all three parts of the Praxis Core test or acceptable alternatives (SAT or ACT scores), and attained an overall GPA of at least 2.5 in at least 30 semester hours of coursework with grades of C or above in General Education requirements. In addition, all applicants must submit a professional goals statement detailing their interest in obtaining dual licensure. Pre-advisor’s recommendation and approval (TEALR Advisor) are necessary.
Applications for admission to the Teacher Education Program in the Special Education - General Curriculum and Elementary Education K-6 Dual Program are available from and are to be returned to the TEALR office.
The Special Education - General Curriculum and Elementary Education K-6 Dual Program will accept 30 students per academic year. Once 30 applicants have been accepted into the Dual Program, the application process is closed. Students cannot apply to the Dual Program once they have already taken courses in another education program. Applications are reviewed first by the TEALR office to determine that minimal acceptance requirements have been met. A second review of applications occurs by the Director of the Dual Program.
Degree Requirements
The Major in Special Education - General Curriculum and Elementary Education K-6 Dual Program leading to the B.A. degree requires a minimum of 121-126 credit hours.
Foundation Courses (9-10 credit hours)
Note:
* SPED 2100 and either EDUC 1100 or EDUC 2100 should be taken prior to a student’s Sophomore year. Both courses must be completed with a grade of C or above to qualify for admission to the Teacher Education Program in the Special Education - General Curriculum and Elementary Education K-6 Dual Program.
Major Courses (81 credit hours)
Admission to Teacher Education and advisor approval are required in order to register for any of the following courses:
Note:
** SPEL 3100 is an important and required introduction to the Dual Program, and it must be completed during the Fall semester of the student’s Sophomore year.
Related Courses (3 credit hours)
Select one of the following:
Unrestricted Elective Courses
As needed.
Degree Total = 121-126 Credit Hours
Academic Advising
During the duration of the program, students are advised by the Director of the Special Education - General Curriculum and Elementary Education K-6 Dual Program. Students accepted into the Special Education - General Curriculum and Elementary Education K-6 Dual Program are required to attend advising sessions each semester during the program.
Additional Requirements
The successful completion of this degree program includes meeting the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s licensure requirements for K-6 certification. Consequently, additional requirements must be completed during the student’s program and are listed below. Since state licensure requirements often change, additional work may be required to complete the program with a teaching license.
Planning Sheet
All education students are tracked through their program with a Program Planning Sheet. The original planning sheet is kept in the student’s folder and lists all courses taken, transfer hours, General Education and concentration requirements met, and courses remaining in the program. Note that the University requires that the minimum number of credits in a degree program is 120 credit hours.
Clinicals
All courses in the professional program include a clinical requirement where students complete specific activities or designated hours in an appropriate setting. Clinicals are designed to expose students to diverse school demographics, locations, and programs.
Grade Requirements
All students with an education major must maintain a 2.5 GPA overall and a 2.75 GPA in their professional courses. All professional courses must be passed with a grade of C or above, and students may repeat a professional course once. Students may be dropped from a course if they register out of sequence.
Honors Program
For details about the Honors Program in Education, visit the program page .
Internship
Teacher education candidates participate in the yearlong internship during their final year of the program. During the first semester, students spend one day per week in an assigned classroom while completing coursework on campus. During the second semester of the internship, students complete full-time student teaching in the same classroom. Applications for this yearlong internship are due two semesters before student teaching.
Suggested Curriculum
For a suggested curriculum progression toward completing the major, please see the Academic Plan of Study available online at academics.uncc.edu.
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