Special Education - Academic & Behavioral Strategist (SEAB) - BT Major

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76 S.H. (no minor required)

2.5 GPA required.

This program prepares students to become teachers licensed by the state of Minnesota to teach K-12 students with mild disabilities including mild developmental cognitive disabilities, mild specific learning disabilities, mild emotional/behavioral disorders, mild autism spectrum disorders, and mild other health disabilities.

Teacher Education Licensure Program Information

Before a student is able to take Education courses needed for licensure, that student must first be admitted to the Teacher Education Unit. This process is competitive as the number of students who can be admitted each semester is limited. Admission is based on grades, passing the Basic Skills Exams and other measures. For more information on this Admission process, visit the Teacher Education Program Admissions page.

All Winona State University Teacher Education Licensure Programs are continuously updated to reflect new licensure requirements from the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Please contact your program advisor 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.

Professional Education Sequence (18 S.H.)

Note: Teacher education majors must complete all Professional Education Sequence courses in addition to content area courses. Refer to Teacher Education Licensure Programs for more information.

EDFD 400 - Human Development and Learning (2 S.H.)
EDFD 420 - Classroom Management (1 S.H.)
◆ EDFD 440 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (3 S.H.)
△ EDFD 449 - Middle Level Philosophy, Organization and Interdisciplinary Planning (3 S.H.)
△ EDFD 459 - The Professional Educator (3 S.H.)
EDFD 460 - Multicultural Youth, Children, & Families Part I (2 S.H.)
EDFD 462 - Multicultural Youth, Children, and Families Part II (1 S.H.)
✽ HERS 204 - Personal & Community Health (3 S.H.)

Special Education Core Classes (15 S.H.)

SPED 300 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities (3 S.H.)
SPED 405 - Student Management Systems (3 S.H.)
SPED 410 - Introduction to Assessment/Methods (3 S.H.)
SPED 420 - Special Education Administrative Procedures (3 S.H.)
SPED 425 - Inclusion in Regular Classrooms (3 S.H.)

Reading Methods (10 S.H.)

Academic & Behavioral Strategist Core (33 S.H.)

SPED 470 - Advanced Evaluation and Assessment (3 S.H.)
SPED 471 - Advanced Behavior Methods (3 S.H.)
SPED 472 - Elementary Instruction (3 S.H.)
SPED 473 - Transition and Secondary Skills (3 S.H.)
SPED 474 - Elementary Field Experience for ABS (3 S.H.)
SPED 475 - Secondary Field Experience for ABS (3 S.H.)
SPED 477 - Student Teaching for ABS (15 S.H.)

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement