Learning and Behavior Disorders and Elementary Education 4-Year Plan

The Bachelor of Arts in Education in Learning and Behavior Disorders and Elementary Education requires a minimum of 120 credit hours.

Suggested Four-Year Plan

Year 1

First Semester

CIS 110 - Composition and Communication I 3 Credit Hours
OR
WRD 110 - Composition and Communication I 3 Credit Hours
MA 111 - Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics 3 - 4 Credit Hours
PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology 4 Credit Hours
UK Core Credit(s): 3
UK Core Credit(s): 3

Second Semester

CIS 111 - Composition and Communication II 3 Credit Hours
OR
WRD 111 - Composition and Communication II 3 Credit Hours
BIO 111 - General Biology Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
STA 210 - Making Sense of Uncertainty: An Introduction to Statistical Reasoning 3 Credit Hours
UK Core Credit(s): 3
UK Core Credit(s): 3
UK Core Credit(s): 3

Year 2

First Semester

EDS 375 - Introduction to Education of Exceptional Children 3 Credit Hours
PHY 160 - Physics and Astronomy for Teachers 3 Credit Hours
OR
EES 160 - Geology for Teachers 3 Credit Hours
EDP 202 - Human Development and Learning 3 Credit Hours
EDS 513 - Legal Issues in Special Education 3 Credit Hours
MA 201 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 3 Credit Hours

Second Semester

MA 202 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 3 Credit Hours
LIS 510 - Childrens Literature and Related Materials 3 Credit Hours
EDS 526 - Introduction to Special Education Assessment and Program Planning 3 Credit Hours
EDS 505 - Preparing to Teach Diverse Learners 3 Credit Hours
EDS 570 - Characteristics of Learning and Behavioral Disabilities 3 Credit Hours
EDS 301 - Initial Practicum in Special Education 1 - 3 Credit Hours

Year 3

First Semester

EDS 516 - Creating Supportive and Respectful Learning Environments 3 Credit Hours
EDC 432G - Phonics and Reading Foundations 3 Credit Hours
EDS 547 - Collaboration and Inclusion in School and Community Settings 3 Credit Hours
HIS XXX Elective Credit(s): 3 *
Elective Credit(s): 2

*HIS 104 /HIS 105 or HIS 108 /HIS 109 to fulfill 6 credit sequence (3 credit hours). Students will select a HIS course based on what they completed in UK Core to fulfill a 6 credit sequence.

Second Semester

EDC 322 - Elementary Practicum 1 - 3 Credit Hours
SEM 328 - Teaching Science in the Elementary School 3 Credit Hours
EDC 326 - Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School 3 Credit Hours
EDS 518 - Behavior Management in Applied Settings 3 Credit Hours
EPE 301 - Education in American Culture 3 Credit Hours
EDC 317 - Introduction to Instructional Media 1 Credit Hours

Year 4

First Semester

EDS 529 - Educational Programming for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities 3 Credit Hours
EDS 528 - Reading and Language Arts Assessment and Methods for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities 3 Credit Hours
EDS 402 - Advanced Practicum in Special Education 3 Credit Hours
EDC 339 - Designing a Reading and Language Arts Program for the Elementary School 3 Credit Hours
SEM 337 - Teaching Mathematics in Elementary Schools 3 Credit Hours

Second Semester

EDS 551 - Student Teaching in Special Education and Elementary Education Settings 12 Credit Hours