Special Education - Learning Disabilities (SELD) (Winona) - BT Major

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All Winona State University teacher education programs are continuously updated to reflect new licensure requirements from the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Please contact your program advisor and refer to the Teacher Education Addendum for the latest information about program requirements whether you are (1) applying to a teacher education program, or (2) currently enrolled in a teacher education program.

General Education Program (47 S.H.)

(See General Education Program )

Goal 1: Communication (7 S.H.)

ENG 111 - College Reading and Writing (4 S.H.) [Grade of “B” or better required]
CMST 191 - Introduction to Public Speaking (3 S.H.) [Grade of “B” or better required]

Goal 2: Critical Thinking

(This will be fulfilled when all other goal areas are completed.)

Goal 3: Natural Science (7 S.H.)

(Requires one course with lab and encourages courses from at least two different subject areas)

Goal 4: Mathematics/Logical Reasoning (3 S.H.)

( STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics recommended)

Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 S.H.)

(Requires courses from at least two different subject areas)

SPED 300 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities (3 S.H.) required (Also included in the Professional Education Sequence)
PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science (3 S.H.) required

Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts (9 S.H.)

(Requires courses from at least two different subject areas)

Goal 7: Human Diversity (3 S.H.)

Goal 8: Global Perspectives (3 S.H.)

Goal 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility (3 S.H.)

Goal 10: People and the Environment (3 S.H.)

Professional Educational Sequence (36 S.H.)

Note: Teacher education majors must take all courses in the Professional Education Sequence in addition to courses in the content area. Refer to the “Teacher Education Licensure Programs ” section of this catalog for more information.

Note:

EFRT 401 and 461 must be taken concurrently
EFRT 421 and 441 must be taken concurrently
EFRT 459 and 462 must be taken concurrently

Student Teaching

Students are also required to take 12 S.H. of Student Teaching. This course varies by department and program. See advisor for more information.

Specialty Courses

Double majors in Education must meet with advisor to determine reading methods courses.

EDUC 328 - Teaching Reading and Language Arts I (3 S.H.) AND
EDUC 329 - Teaching Reading and Language Arts II (3 S.H.) AND
EDUC 429 - Secondary Reading and Teaching Strategies (3 S.H.)
OR
SPED 414 - Multisensory/Comprehensive Language Arts Instruction I (5 S.H.) AND
SPED 415 - Multisensory/Comprehensive Language Arts Instruction II (5 S.H.)
△ EDUC 334 - Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School (3 S.H.)
SPED 425 - Inclusion in Regular Classrooms (3 S.H.)

Additional Information

Students who have a double major in Special Education and another content area should contact an advisor to design an individual program of study.

Licensure Courses - Learning Disabilities (36 S.H.)

SPED 300 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities (3 S.H.) (Also included in the Professional Education Sequence)
SPED 405 - Student Management Systems (3 S.H.)
SPED 410 - Introduction to Assessment/Methods (3 S.H.)
SPED 411 - Practicum A (3 S.H.)
SPED 420 - Special Education Administrative Procedures (3 S.H.)
SPED 430 - Characteristics of Students with Disabilities (3 S.H.)
SPED 445 - Assessment/Methods for Students with Learning Disabilities (3 S.H.)
◎ SPED 446 - Practicum B Learning Disabilities (15 S.H.)

Note:

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement