Bachelor of Science in Special Education Sample Online Curriculum
This sample course of study is based on the 2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog and the General Curriculum K-12 track. It is not an official advising document. All efforts have been made to provide accurate program information. However, this information is subject to change by the department.
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This is a degree completion program, which means you should already have college credits for the lower division coursework.
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Lower Division Departmental Requirements
These courses are specific to the special education degree program. Additional lower division general education courses are required to earn a bachelor's degree from ODU.
| Old Dominion University Course | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 110C English Composition | 3 | Satisfies GEN ED Written Communication |
| GEN ED. Written Communication II | 3 | ENGL 211C Intro to Academic Writing |
| GEN. ED. (DEPT) Mathematical Skills | 3 | MATH 102M/103M |
| GEN. ED. (DEPT) Interpreting the Past | 3 | HIST 104H |
| GEN. ED. (DEPT) Nature of Science 1 | 4 | BIOL 105N, 106N, 110N+111N, 112N+113N, 117N+118N or 121N+122N |
| GEN. ED. (DEPT) Nature of Science 2 | 4 | OEAS 110N or PHYS 103N or 104N or OEAS 250N |
| GEN. ED. (DEPT) Human Behavior | 3 | PSYC 203S Lifespan Development |
Core Courses
| Old Dominion University Course | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| FOUN 301 Learning & Development | 3 | |
| FOUN 302 Assessment of Learning | 3 | |
| TLED 315 Foundations of Education | 3 | Requires LiveText |
| TLED 325 Communication & Collaboration in Education Settings | 3 | |
| TLED 326 Socio-Cultural Perspectives in Education | 3 | |
| TLED 425 Creating & Managing Learning Environments | 3 | |
| TLED 426 Intro to Literacy Research, Theory & Practice | 3 | |
| TLED 430W PK-12 Instructional Technology | 3 | Satisfies GEN ED. Impact of Technology course |
Special Education Courses
| Old Dominion University Course | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| LIBS 110G Information Literacy for the Digital Age | 3 | Satisfies GEN ED. Information Literacy and Research requirement |
| SPED 400 Foundations of Special Ed: Legal Aspects and Characteristics | 3 | Requires LiveText |
| SPED 402 Instructional Design I | 3 | |
| SPED 403 Directed Field Experience | 2 | |
| SPED 411 Classroom and Behavioral Mgmt. Techniques | 3 | |
| SPED 415 Instructional Design II | 3 | |
| SPED 417 Collaboration and Transitions | 3 | |
| SPED 418 Instructional Strategies to Meet Diverse Needs | 3 | |
| SPED 440 Assistive Technology | 3 | Meets GEN ED. Impact of Technology requirement |
| SPED 483 Field Experience Seminar | 1 | |
| SPED 486 Teacher Candidate Internship | 12 | Passing scores on SPED exit exam, RVE and VCLA required. |
| TLED 408 Reading and Writing in Content Areas | 3 |
View this program in ODU's Undergraduate Catalog
This bachelor's degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours total.
To complete this degree at ODU as a transfer, a minimum of 30 credit hours must be earned at ODU.