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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Department of Teaching and Learning
CITC
Course Revision
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TLSE 466 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION: ELEMENTARY (2). Pre-student …
… of lesson plans. S/U grading PRQ: A grade of C or better in COMS 100, Math 201, ENGL 103, and
ENGL 104.
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CITC
Other Catalog Change
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Major in Special Education (B.S.Ed.)
To be admitted to teacher education in special education, students must have a minimum NIU GPA of 3.00
and must have successfully completed the ICTS Test of Basic Skills. To remain a major in special
education, students must earn a grade of C or better in TLSE 240, ETR 434, TLSE 375, TLSE 420, TLSE
435, TLSE 440, TLSE 445, TLSE 452, TLSE 454, and TLSE 455. In addition, students must earn a grade
of S in the clinical courses TLSE 260, TLSE 466, TLSE 467, and TLSE 468. Early clinical experiences in
special education must equal a minimum of 100 contact hours. Students who do not meet these
requirements must retake the course(s). Students are required to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75.
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COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES
School of Family, Consumer and Nutrition Sciences
CITC
Course Revision
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Family and Child Studies
434. ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION OF QUALITY PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG
CHILDREN FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS (3). Planning the total inclusive program: the
administration and supervision of various types of quality inclusive group care for children from diverse
backgrounds under six. Topics to promote quality care and education, including program philosophy,
program assessments, personnel supervision and management, financial management, leadership, and
advocacy. Service learning and professional association components. Work with inservice training,
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volunteers, personnel, and financial problems. PRQ: FCNS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324, and FCNS 280
or PSYC 225.
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Other Catalog Change
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Teacher Certification Family and Consumer Sciences
↓
Requirements in School (61-62)
↓
Two of the following (6)
FCNS 330 - Principles of Guiding Young Children (3)
FCNS 332 - Inclusive Program Planning for Children 3-8 Years of Age and Their Parents (3)
FCNS 432 - Theories of Child Development (3)
FCNS 434 - Administration and Supervision of Quality Programs for Young Children from Diverse
Backgrounds (3),
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