NSU School of Education
Department of Early Childhood/Elementary and Special Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Special Education General Curriculum K-12
Teacher Certification CIP Code 42.0101 BA.PSY.SPE.GEN (2000 PSY)
SUMMARY OF GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
I. General Education Core
40 hours
II. Psychology Core
34 hours
III. Secondary Concentration-Special Education
24 hours
IV. Supporting Concentration Student Teaching
12 hours
V. Supporting Courses
12 hours
Total: 122 credit hours
First Year
IUL 101
BIO 100/100L
ENG 101/102
HED 100
HIS 102/103
MTH 103
MTH 102/105
PED 100
CSC 150
SCM 285
Second Year
ENG 299
FIA 201/MUS 301
SCI 101
EDU 201
PSY 210
PSY 211
PSY 280
PSY Elective
PSY 270
PED 365
PSY 228/EDU 486
Introduction to University Life
Biological Science & Lab
Communication Skills I & Communication Skills II
Personal & Community Health
U.S. History to 1865 or U.S. History 1865 to Present
Contemporary Mathematics
Essentials of Algebra or Intermediate Algebra
Fundamentals of Fitness for Life
Computer Concepts and Applications
Principles of Speech
Exit Final Exam of Writing Competency
Art Appreciation or Music Appreciation
Introduction to Physical Science
Foundations of Education
Introduction to Psychology
Basic Principles of Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Psychology Elective (200/300 level)
Psychological Statistics
Adapted Physical Education
Developmental Psychology/ Human Growth
and Development
3 hours
4 hours
6 hours
2 hours
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
1 hour
3 hours
3 hours
31 hours
(I)
(I)
(I)
(I)
(I)
(I)
(V)
(I)
(I)
(I)
0 hours
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
4 hours
3 hours
(1)
(I)
(I)
(III)
(II)
(II)
(II)
(II)
(II)
(V)
3 hours (III)
31 hours
Notes: 1) Students Must Pass Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Assessment (or
equivalent) and Apply for Admission to Teacher Education at the end of 60 Hours
(Prerequisite*).
Students must Pass Praxis II if applicable, the Virginia Communication and Literacy
Assessment (VCLA), and the Reading for Virginia Educators (RVE) Assessment before
applying to Student Teach.
2) Effective Summer 2006 – Students Must Make a Grade of “C” or Better in All Courses.
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Third Year
HIS 371
ENG 383
PSY 340
PSY 360
PSY 381
SPE 321
SPE 312*
SPE 332*
PSY Elective
SPE 344*
SED 420
African History & Culture
African-American Literature
Psychology of the African-American
Experimental Psychology
Topics in Psychology
Foundations, Characteristics, Medical and
Legal Aspects in Special Education
Behavior Management
Curriculum & Instructional Procedures for Teaching
Students With Mild Disabilities
Psychology Elective (300/400 level)
Teaching Reading to Exceptional Learners
Educational Technology
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
(I)
(I)
(II)
(II)
(II)
3 hours
3 hours
(III)
(III)
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
33 hours
(III)
(II)
(III)
(V)
Fourth Year
EED 490*
PSY
SPE 440*
PSY 492
SPE 492*
SPE 499
Diagnostic Reading
Psychology Elective
Transition/Collaboration Procedures
Psychology Seminar
Assessment of Exceptional Students
Directed Teaching
3 hours (V)
3 hours (II)
3 hours (III)
3 hours (II)
3 hours (III)
12 hours (IV)
27 hours
Total credit hours=122
*Prerequisite - Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (or equivalent) Passing Scores are
required to enroll in *courses. Courses require a 20-hour observation-participation field
experience.
See more information at the Early Childhood/Elementary and Special Education webpage
https://www.nsu.edu/education/eese/index See the NSU Admissions; Transfer, and Financial
Aid web pages and or the Virginia Department of Education webpage for more information.
“Preparing Competent, Compassionate, Collaborative, and Committed Leaders”
Rev. March/15
EESE-UG-7/8 BA.PSY.SPE.GEN
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