Special Education A.A.

*This is an overview of the program. The course sequencing is meant to serve as a guideline for your semester planning. Please note that the scheduling of courses, program sequencing and curriculum are subject to change.*

Pre-professional program provides a foundation for continued study toward a bachelor’s degree in Special Education. Students pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Secondary Education are provided with the fundamental knowledge of individuals with special needs. A wide range of electives permits students to select courses that will fulfill requirements of four-year colleges or universities to which they wish to transfer. It is essential that students consult with a counselor or faculty advisor when planning their academic programs. Field experiences and observations are incorporated into the program. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to: * develop a knowledge of exceptionalities linked to assessment, planning, and implementation of special educational strategies. * explain theories and beliefs about teaching and learning of students with exceptionalities. * demonstrate an understanding of special education law and its impact on the profession. * integrate the complexities of the relationship with families of individuals with disabilities to support and advocate for the child’s learning and well-being. Transfer information for this program is on file in the Transfer Center. For more information, contact an academic advisor or counselor. First Semester Credits ENG 105 College English I 3 EDU 101 Foundations of Education 3 PSY 140 Introduction to Psychology 3 EDU 105 Introduction to Special Education 3 Elective* Mathematics 3 Semester Total 15 Second Semester ENG 106 College English II 3 PSY 240 Educational Psychology 3 Elective *** Special Education 3 Elective ** Social Science/Humanities 3 Elective Physical Education 1 Elective * Mathematics 3 Semester Total 16 Third Semester ENG 111 Speech

Pre-professional program provides a foundation for continued study toward a bachelor’s degree in Special Education. Students pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Secondary Education are provided with the fundamental knowledge of individuals with special needs. A wide range of electives permits students to select courses that will fulfill requirements of four-year colleges or universities to which they wish to transfer. It is essential that students consult with a counselor or faculty advisor when planning their academic programs. Field experiences and observations are incorporated into the program.

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

• develop a knowledge of exceptionalities linked to assessment, planning, and implementation of special educational strategies.
• explain theories and beliefs about teaching and learning of students with exceptionalities.
• demonstrate an understanding of special education law and its impact on the profession.
• integrate the complexities of the relationship with families of individuals with disabilities to support and advocate for the child’s learning and well-being.

Transfer information for this program is on file in the Transfer Center. For more information, contact an academic advisor or counselor.

Students interested in teacher certification should consult with an advisor or counselor and select their electives carefully in accordance with the general education and/or pre-professional requirements of the four-year colleges or universities to which they intend to transfer.

*Recommended mathematics electives: MAT 120, 125, 150, or higher. MAT 125 is recommended for students interested in early childhood, elementary, or special education.

**Recommended Humanities electives: ENG 201, 202, 205, 206, 210, 211, 214, 215, 232; PHI 201; SPN 105, 106, 205, 206.

**Recommended Social Science electives: HIS 123 or 124; PSY 145 or 242.

***Recommended Special Education electives: EDU 210; SED 110, 115, 200, 205. Transfer of Special Education courses varies among four-year colleges or universities. Students should consult an advisor or counselor when selecting Special Education electives.

****Recommended courses number 101 or above, such as SED courses listed above, CIS 105, EDU 201, HPE 101, BIO 101, CHE 105, and PHY 101. Students should consult the catalog of the school to which they wish to transfer to determine if two laboratory science courses are required.

An exemption to the physical education requirement is available to students having a physician complete an official LCCC medical waiver form. Waivers are granted solely on the basis that a physical limitation exists that makes even “very moderate” activity nonbeneficial to the participant. Waiver forms must be completed at least one full semester prior to the student’s graduation. Requests for a waiver should be directed to the Dean of Professional Accreditation and Curriculum.

3 Elective** Social Science 3 Elective** Humanities 3 Elective Laboratory Science 4-5 Elective*** Special Education 3 Semester Total 16-17 Fourth Semester Electives **** Courses numbered 101 and above 10-12 Electives General Education 3 Semester Total 13-15 Credit Total 60-63 Students interested in teacher certification should consult with an advisor or counselor and select their electives carefully in accordance with the general education and/or pre-professional requirements of the four-year colleges or universities to which they intend to transfer. *Recommended mathematics electives: MAT 120, 125, 150, or higher. MAT 125 is recommended for students interested in early childhood, elementary, or special education. **Recommended Humanities electives: ENG 201, 202, 205, 206, 210, 211, 214, 215, 232; PHI 201; SPN 105, 106, 205, 206. **Recommended Social Science electives: HIS 123 or 124; PSY 145 or 242. ***Recommended Special Education electives: EDU 210; SED 110, 115, 200, 205. Transfer of Special Education courses varies among four-year colleges or universities. Students should consult an advisor or counselor when selecting Special Education electives. ****Recommended courses number 101 or above, such as SED courses listed above, CIS 105, EDU 201, HPE 101, BIO 101, CHE 105, and PHY 101. Students should consult the catalog of the school to which they wish to transfer to determine if two laboratory science courses are required. An exemption to the physical education requirement is available to students having a physician complete an official LCCC medical waiver form. Waivers are granted solely on the basis that a physical limitation exists that makes even “very moderate” activity nonbeneficial to the participant. Waiver forms must be completed at least one full semester prior to the student’s graduation. Requests for a waiver should be directed to the Dean of Professional Accreditation and Curriculum.