English Language Arts / General Special Education (B.S.)

Program Overview

This four-year program prepares individuals for New Hampshire teacher certification in General Special Education (K-12). It aligns with state standards and includes coursework in communication, critical inquiry, literature, education foundations, special education law, and teaching methods. Students must maintain a minimum grade of C- in major coursework and complete a culminating teaching experience and seminar.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Individuals who complete this program will be eligible for the New Hampshire Department of Education teacher certification in General Special Education (K-12).
• The program aligns with the NH Department of Education’s standards for teacher credentialing.

Outline:

• Year 1:
• COM 460 Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics
• ENG 420 The Writing Process
• General Education Course
• MTH 402or MTH 504or MTH 510 Math for Our Worldor Statisticsor Pre-Calculus
• PSY 525 Human Development
• Year 2:
• COM 480 Visual Communication
• CRIT 501 Introduction to Critical Inquiry
• ENG 450 Introduction to Literature
• ENG 555 Children's Literature
• ENG 615 Young Adult Literature
• ENG 620or ENG 645 Multicultural Perspectives through Literatureor Disability in Literature and Culture
• ENG 675 Survey of Classic Literature Through Film
• ENG 730or ENG 585 The Graphic Novelor Short Fiction
• Year 3:
• COM 590 Professional Communication
• CRIT 602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking
• EDC 500 Foundations of Education
• EDC 700 Introduction to Field Experience and Program Requirements
• EDC 701 Special Education Law
• EDC 703 The Dynamic Role of the Special Educator
• EDC 716 Students with Disabilities
• EDC 717 Managing Student Behavior
• IDIS 601 Interdisciplinary Seminar
• Year 4:
• EDC 718 Transition Planning & Developing IEPs
• EDC 720 Instructional Methods, Strategies, and Technologies to Meet the Needs of All Students
• EDC 721 Assessment of Students with Disabilities
• EDC 723 Teaching Language Arts and Literacy
• EDC 798 Culminating Teaching Experience and Seminar

Assessment:

• A minimum grade of D- is required in all General Education coursework.
• A minimum grade of C- is required in all Major coursework.
• Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps.
• Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor and General Education requirements with only one overlap being utilized between the Major and Minor.