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

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76 S.H. (no minor required)

2.5 GPA required.

Letter grade required in all major courses unless otherwise noted.

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

Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education Unit before taking Professional Education courses. This process is competitive; the number of students admitted each semester is limited. Admission is based on grades (2.75 GPA), passing 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.

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 Instruction (3 S.H.)
SPED 474 - Elementary Practicum for ABS (3 S.H.)
SPED 475 - Secondary Practicum 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

✪ = Civic Engagement and Service Learning