B.S.Ed. Special Education
Major Teaching Endorsement
Mspecial EducationFeatured Courses
As a student in the special education major at Concordia Nebraska, you’ll have the opportunity to take specialized courses related to various aspects of the special education profession. These classes, designed to equip you for leadership and service in various special education careers, are taught by some of our esteemed faculty who have extensive experience in their fields.
EDUC 224
Teaching Exceptional Learners 3 credits
Understanding and appreciation of learners with exceptional needs, knowledge of characteristics of those with disabilities and the gifted, providing inclusive learning environments. Emphasis on proven strategies and a variety of methods and resources to meet needs of learners who require special services, adaptations, or different approaches to learning. Disposition development focuses on strengths and needs of learners, the belief that all can achieve. Field experience required.
EDUC 316
Teaching Students with Moderate Disabilities 3 credits
Develops disposition of respect for all learners as individuals with high potential. Understanding of unique strengths and needs of learners with autism, intellectual disability and other moderate disabilities. Knowledge gained in assessment, instructional design, strategies, resources and adaptations useful in response to learner needs. Collaboration with learners, families, and other professionals to develop meaningful programs. Field experience required.
EDUC 314
Assessment, Evaluation and IEP 3 credits
Provides teachers knowledge of how to select, administer, score and interpret a standardized/norm-referenced assessment for exceptional learners. Utilizing formative and summative assessments in the development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP), to support, verify and document learning. Accommodations in assessment and testing conditions, and ethical practice in administering and scoring assessments. Analyzing data and utilizing appropriate technology to understand gaps in learning and guide planning.
Special EducationSample Schedule of Courses
The following sample course of study is an example of the sequence of courses you might take in order to receive your degree. Please plan to discuss your actual course of study with your advisor, who can help you stay on track to meet your academic and professional goals.
Semester 1
EDUC 201
Introduction to Education 3 cr.
FYE
First-Year Experience 1 cr.
GED ED
General Education 12 cr.
16 Total Credits
Semester 2
FINL 100
Financial Literacy I 0.5 cr.
EDPS 210
Educational Psychology and Child Development 3 cr.
GED ED
General Education 12 cr.
15.5 Total Credits
Semester 3
EDUC 224
Teaching Exceptional Learners 3 cr.
EDUC 225
Diverse Classrooms and Human Relations 3 cr.
ASL 101
Beginning American Sign Language I 3 cr.
MATH 201
Concepts of Mathematics I 3 cr.
GED ED
General Education 3 cr.
15 Total Credits
Semester 4
ASL 102
Beginning American Sign Language II 3 cr.
MATH 301
Concepts of Mathematics II 3 cr.
PSY 421
Adolescent Psychology and Development 3 cr.
GED ED
General Education 6 cr.
15 Total Credits
Semester 5
HHP 471
Adapted Physical Activity 3 cr.
PSY 445
Abnormal Psychology 3 cr.
6 Total Credits
Semester 6
EDUC 351
Service in Public Schools 2 cr.
EDUC 346
Instructional Technology 2 cr.
EDUC 315
Behavior Disorders and Intervention 3 cr.
EDUC 316
Teaching Students with Moderate Disabilities 3 cr.
10 Total Credits
Semester 7
EDUC 314
Assessment, Evaluation and IEP 3 cr.
EDUC 317
Teaching Students with Mild Disabilities 3 cr.
EDUC 403
Evidence-Based Strategies and Interventions 3 cr.
EDUC 461
Literacy Instruction, Assessment and Intervention 6 cr.
FINL 400
Financial Literacy II 0.5 cr.
15.5 Total Credits
Semester 8
EDUC 435
Secondary Student Teaching Seminar 1 cr.
1 Total Credits
Special Education Faculty
As experts in special education, our faculty and instructors bring years of experience to the classroom.