Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Publication: 2022-2023 Catalog Program: Education - Special Education (B.S.Ed.) Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | |||
Education - Special Education (B.S.Ed.)123 credits required for graduation |
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School of EducationThe School of Education offers three B.S.Ed. programs that lead to certification in Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, and Special Education. Bachelor of Science - Elementary EducationThe B.S. degree in Elementary Education prepares students to teach grades preschool through five, and includes two endorsements: Reading and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). The program utilizes an integrated approach to curriculum design and delivery that addresses the needs of all learners. Through a combination of academic and field-based learning, the program encourages the development of caring, competent and collaborative teachers who are committed to helping all students reach their highest potential. Each semester, GGC Elementary Education majors will undertake field experiences in diverse settings in the Gwinnett County Public Schools in preschool through grade five to ensure that they are prepared to teach in a variety of settings. During the final year, students will participate in a year-long student teaching experience and complete a leadership seminar. Refer to the GGC website for the most up-to-date program plan. Bachelor of Science - Middle Grades EducationThe B.S. degree in Middle Grades Education with a concentrations in Social Science and English Language Arts and Math and Science prepares students to teach grades four through eight and includes endorsements for Reading and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). The program utilizes an integrated approach to curriculum design and delivery that addresses the needs of all learners. Through a combination of academic and field-based learning, the program encourages the development of caring, competent and collaborative teachers who are committed to helping all students reach their highest potential. Each semester, GGC Middle Grades Education majors will undertake field experiences in diverse settings in public schools to ensure that they are prepared to teach in a variety of settings. During the final year of the program, students will participate in a year-long teaching experience and complete a leadership seminar.
Bachelor of Science - Special EducationThrough a combination of virtual classroom and field-based learning, GGC’s online Special Education program gives future educators an opportunity to acquire the necessary assessment, instructional, and consultation skills for working effectively with culturally and linguistically diverse children and/or adolescents who have special educational needs. The goal of the program is the development of informed, professional, and dedicated educators to address the full spectrum of educational needs for this population. In addition, students will learn about accessible instructional materials, assistive technology, curriculum access and alignment, classroom designs for success, behavior management, autism education, and family/community engagement. Graduates will be prepared to work with students with special needs in preschool settings through grade 12. During the final year, students will participate in a year-long student teaching experience and complete a leadership seminar.
Teacher Certification ProgramsThe School of Education works collaboratively with the Schools of Liberal Arts and Science and Technology to offer programs leading the certification to teach grades six through twelve in six disciplinary content areas: biology, chemistry, English, history, mathematics, and political science. Each B.S. or B.A, program includes a major in the appropriate disciplinary area plus professional preparation to teach in a Georgia secondary school.During the final year, students will participate in a year-long student teaching experience and complete a leadership seminar. Refer to the GGC website for the most up-to-date program plan. Admission to the Educator Preparation ProgramsTo be eligible to apply for admission, students must:
2. Have an overall GPA of 2.5 or better. 3 .Be in good academic standing at Georgia Gwinnett College. This means that the applicant should not be on academic warning or academic probation. 4. Have passing scores on the GACE Program Admission Assessment or have official exempting SAT scores on file at GGC. The passing score requirement is as follows: For SAT Score Reports dated prior to 7/1/19:
For Score Reports dated on or after 7/1/19: 1080 on Evidence based Reading/Writing AND Math. 5. Earn a grade of C or better in EDUC 2110, EDUC 2120, and EDUC 2130 (or have approved course substitutions) by the end of the semester prior to beginning the program. 6. Receive satisfactory ratings on pre-professional practices and behavior assessments in EDUC 2110, EDUC 2120 and/or EDUC 2130 or submit a recommendation form completed by an instructor at a previous college. 7. Receive a satisfactory performance rating on an oral presentation in EDUC 2110, EDUC 2120 and/or EDUC 2130 or complete an admission interview with a faculty mentor. Educator Preparation OutcomesThe School of Education is committed to preparing teachers who ensure that students reach high levels of achievement. GGC graduates are caring, competent, analytical, collaborative, and adaptive. Research supports the central role of each of these domains in fostering student achievement. Each of these domains is operationally defined by a set of specific learning outcomes which are expected of candidates in all programs. Domain 1: Interpersonal Expertise 1.1 Candidates foster environments that reflect ethical behavior, respect, kindness, safety, and care. Domain 2: Content and Pedagogical Expertise 2.1 Candidates know the content they are expected to teach and engage in ongoing learning opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in order to provide all learners with engaging curriculum and learning experiences based on local and state standards. Domain 3: Assessment and Analytical Expertise 3.1 Candidates assess student learning using appropriate assessment tools. Domain 4: Leadership Expertise 4.1 Candidates assume leadership roles in classrooms and other school/community environments. Domain 5: Adaptive Expertise 5.1 Candidates exhibit routine and adaptive expertise for teaching. | ||||
General Education: (60 semester hours) | ||||
Area A - Essential Skills: (9 semester hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
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ENGL 1101 - English Composition I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ENGL 1102 - English Composition II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
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MATH 1001 - Quantitative Skills and Reasoning | (3) Credit Hours | |||
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MATH 1111 - College Algebra or higher | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Area B - Institutional Option (4 semester hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
ITEC 1001 - Introduction to Computing | (4) Credit Hours | |||
Area C - Humanities/Fine Arts (6 semester hours) | ||||
Select one from the following: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
MUSC 1100 - Music Appreciation | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ARTS 1100 - Art Appreciation | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ENGL 2111 - World Literature I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ENGL 2112 - World Literature II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ENGL 2121 - British Literature I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ENGL 2122 - British Literature II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ENGL 2131 - American Literature I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ENGL 2132 - American Literature II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
FILM 1005 - Introduction to Film | (3) Credit Hours | |||
THEA 1100 - Theatre Appreciation | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Select one from the following: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
RELN 1100 - World Religions | (3) Credit Hours | |||
GEOG 1101 - Introduction to Human Geography | (3) Credit Hours | |||
SPAN 1002 - Elementary Spanish II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
SPAN 2001 - Intermediate Spanish I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
SPAN 2002 - Intermediate Spanish II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
FREN 1002 - Elementary French II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
FREN 2001 - Intermediate French I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
FREN 2002 - Intermediate French II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
CHIN 1002 - Elemantary Chinese II | 3 Credit Hours | |||
CHIN 2001 - Intermediate Chinese I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
CHIN 2002 - Intermediate Chinese II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
PHIL 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Area D - Natural Sciences, Math, Technology (11 semester hours) | ||||
Select one sequence from the following: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
PSCI 1101K - Physical Science with Laboratory | (4) Credit Hours | |||
PSCI 1102 - Physical Science | (3) Credit Hours | |||
BIOL 1101K - Biological Sciences I and Laboratory | (4) Credit Hours | |||
BIOL 1102 - Biological Sciences II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
CHEM 1151K - Survey of Chemistry I with Lab | (4) Credit Hours | |||
CHEM 1152K - Survey of Chemistry II with Lab | (4) Credit Hours | |||
Select one from the following: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
ITEC 2110 - Digital Media | (4) Credit Hours | |||
ITEC 2120 - Introduction to Programming | (4) Credit Hours | |||
DATA 1501 - Introduction to Data Science | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Area E - Social Science (12 semester hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
POLS 1101 - American Government | (3) Credit Hours | |||
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HIST 2111 - Survey of United States History I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
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HIST 2112 - Survey of United States History II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Select one from the following: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
HIST 2111 - Survey of United States History I (if not used above) | (3) Credit Hours | |||
HIST 2112 - Survey of United States History II (if not used above) | (3) Credit Hours | |||
HIST 1111 - Survey of World History/Civilization I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
HIST 1112 - Survey of World History/Civilization II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
HIST 1121 - Survey of Western Civilization I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
HIST 1122 - Survey of Western Civilization II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Select one from the following: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
SOCI 1101 - Introduction to Sociology | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ANTH 1102 - Introduction to Anthropology | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ECON 2100 - Introduction to Economics | (3) Credit Hours | |||
PSYC 1102 - Introduction to Psychology | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Area F - Courses Related to the Program of Study (18 semester hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
EDUC 2110 - Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education * | (3) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 2120 - Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts * | (3) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 2130 - Exploring Teaching and Learning * | (3) Credit Hours | |||
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MATH 1401 - Elementary Statistics | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Note*required prior to admission to Educator Preparation | ||||
Additional Requirements (3 hours) | ||||
Physical Education Requirement
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Program of Study (60 semester hours)Formal Admission to Educator Preparation Required | ||||
Autism Endorsement (9 hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
SPED 4950 - Introduction to Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis | (3) Credit Hours | |||
SPED 4900 - Characteristics of Students with Autism Disorders | (3) Credit Hours | |||
SPED 4990 - Educational Approaches and Strategies for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Math Content (9 hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
MATH 3011 - Geometry for Teachers | (3) Credit Hours | |||
MATH 3008 - Numeracy | (3) Credit Hours | |||
MATH 3311 - Probability, Statistics and Problem Solving | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Foundations, Curriculum, and Methods (24 hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
ELAN 3000 - Language, Literacy and Culture | (3) Credit Hours | |||
READ 3000 - Foundation of Teaching Reading | (3) Credit Hours | |||
SPED 3100 - Characteristics of Students with Special Needs P-12 | (3) Credit Hours | |||
SPED 3200A - Foundations and Planning for Students with Mild Disabilities | (3) Credit Hours | |||
SPED 3200B - Special Education Field I | (1) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 3700 - Digital Age Teaching Seminar | (1) Credit Hours | |||
SPED 3700A - Specially Designed Instruction in Special Education | (3) Credit Hours | |||
SPED 3700B - Behavior Management for Students with Mild Disabilities | (3) Credit Hours | |||
SPED 3700C - Special Education Field II | (2) Credit Hours | |||
SPED 4600A - Instructional Adaptation for Students with Disabilities | (3) Credit Hours | |||
SPED 4600B - Educational Assessment of tudents with Disabilities | (3) Credit Hours | |||
SPED 4600C - Special Education Practicum | (2) Credit Hours | |||
Leadership and Clinical Experiences (9 hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
EDUC 4020 - Opening of School Experience: SPED | (0) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 4800 - Leadership Seminar | (1) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 4825A - Student Teaching: Professional Practices | (4) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 4825B - Student Teaching: Planning and Assessment | (4) Credit Hours | |||
General Elective (3 hours)
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