This track focuses on Special Education, preparing students with the knowledge and practical skills the field expects at the Associate-to-Bachelor's level.
Graduates are equipped to pursue relevant career paths in education, with a self-paced format built for students balancing work and other commitments.
ED 051Basics of Teaching and Learning
Introduces core principles behind how students learn and how teachers plan instruction.
- Learning styles and instructional design
- Lesson planning basics
- Classroom communication
ED 061Teaching At Different Levels
Compares instructional approaches across early childhood, K-12, and adult settings.
- Developmental stages and teaching methods
- Adjusting content by age group
- Transitioning between grade bands
ED 146Learning and Development
Explores how cognitive and social development shapes classroom learning.
- Cognitive development theory
- Social and emotional growth
- Applying developmental research to teaching
ED 445Foundations of Education
Surveys the historical and social foundations of the education system.
- History of public education
- Education policy basics
- Role of schools in society
ED 579Philosophical Foundations of Education
Examines major philosophies that have shaped educational practice.
- Classical education philosophies
- Modern educational theory
- Applying philosophy to classroom decisions
ED 697Computers in Education
Covers practical use of technology tools to support instruction.
- Educational software and platforms
- Digital lesson delivery
- Technology-based assessment tools
ED 719Essentials of Educational Psychology
Introduces psychological principles relevant to teaching and learning.
- Motivation and learning
- Behavior management theory
- Assessing student understanding
ED 869Teaching for Special Fields
Prepares educators to adapt instruction for specialized subject areas.
- Subject-specific teaching strategies
- Adapting curriculum for special fields
- Resources for specialized instruction
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Specialist Courses
6 Courses
SPE 020Introduction to Inclusion
Introduces strategies for supporting diverse learners in general classrooms.
- Inclusive classroom strategies
- Collaborating with support staff
- Adapting instruction for inclusion
SPE 106Assessment in Special Education
Covers assessment tools and processes used in special education.
- Formal and informal assessment tools
- Interpreting assessment data
- Using data to plan instruction
SPE 551Introduction to Special Education
Surveys the foundations, laws, and practices of special education.
- History and law in special education
- Categories of disability
- Individualized instruction basics
SPE 692Introduction to Mental Retardation
Introduces characteristics and instructional needs of intellectual disabilities.
- Characteristics of intellectual disability
- Instructional accommodations
- Support planning basics
SPE 731Teaching Students with Moderate Disabilities
Covers instructional strategies for students with moderate disabilities.
- Adapting curriculum for moderate disabilities
- Behavior support strategies
- Life-skills instruction
SPE 873Special Education Mathematics
Focuses on math instruction strategies for students with learning needs.
- Math intervention strategies
- Concrete-representational-abstract methods
- Progress monitoring in math
$24,000
Total Program Cost
Fees are billed per term and are subject to change. Financial aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans are available to students who qualify.
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Admission requires Associate Degree or equivalent credits.
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