Special Education - Mild/Moderate/Severe and Autism Studies, B.S.
The proposed degree program is for a Bachelor of Science in Special Education with an emphasis in mild/moderate and severe as well as a minor in Autism studies. The program will prepare undergraduate students for a Utah Teaching Certificate in K-12 Special Education in mild/moderate and severe disabilities as well as working with children on the Autism spectrum. Students successfully completing the requirements of their UVU professional teacher education program and all licensure requirements receive a baccalaureate degree from UVU and are recommended for a Utah Professional Educator License awarded by the Utah State Board of Education.
Matriculation Requirements
Admission criteria includes:
- ENGL and MATH QL courses must have a grade C or higher.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- General Education and Pre-program coursework
- Grade of B- or higher in pre-program courses (Math courses C or higher)
- Pass LiveScan Criminal Background Check
- (Optional) Completion of the Associate of Science degree in Pre-Elementary Education or equivalent (completion of this degree does not guarantee acceptance into the UVU Special Education Program)
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 122 | |
| General Education Requirements | 35 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| College Algebra QL (undefined) (4) | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries QL (5) | ||
| Algebraic Reasoning with Modeling QL (3) | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| US History to 1877 AS and US History since 1877 AS (6) | ||
| American Civilization AS (3) | ||
| US Economic History AS (3) | ||
| American Heritage AS (3) | ||
| American National Government AS (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| HLSC 2900 | Health Education for Elementary Teachers | 2 |
| Distribution Courses | ||
| Biology | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Additional Biology or Physical Science | 3 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Teaching Art for Children FF (3) | ||
| Teaching Theatre For Children FF (3) | ||
| Teaching Dance for Children FF (3) | ||
| Teaching Music for Children FF (3) | ||
| PSY 1100 | Human Development Life Span SS 1 | 3 |
| Pre-Professional Core Requirements: 2 | 16 Credits | |
| EDEL 1010 | Introduction to Education 3 | 2 |
| EDEL 2330 | Childrens Literature 3 | 3 |
| MATH 2010 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I 1 | 3 |
| AUTS 250G | Understanding the Autism Spectrum GI | 3 |
| EDSP 2840 | Instruction and Assistive Technology | 2 |
| MATH 2020 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II 1 | 3 |
| Elective Requirements | 3 Credits | |
| Complete additional credits to meet requirements. | 3 | |
| Professional Education Core Requirements 3 | 68 Credits | |
| EDSP 3000 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDSP 340G | Exceptional Students GI 3 | 2 |
| AUTS 3810 | Autism Across the Lifespan I Infants and Children | 3 |
| AUTS 382G | Autism across the LIfespan II Teens and Adults GI | 3 |
| AUTS 3850 | Autism Assessment and Treatment | 3 |
| EDSP 4100 | Instructional Strategies and Program Management for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities | 3 |
| EDSP 4110 | Special Education Law/Policies/Procedures | 3 |
| EDSP 4120 | School to Post-School Transition Planning | 2 |
| EDSP 4130 | Math Instruction for Students with Mild/Moderate/Severe Disabilities | 2 |
| EDSP 4131 | Math Practicum | 1 |
| EDSP 4135 | Reading and Writing Instruction for Students with Mild/Moderate/Severe Disabilities K-12 | 2 |
| EDSP 4136 | Reading Practicum | 1 |
| EDSP 4140 | Collaboration and Consultation with Parents and School Staff WE | 3 |
| AUTS 4650 | Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDSP 4160 | Assessment and Evaluation in Special Education | 3 |
| EDSP 4170 | Instruction in Life Skills for Students with Severe and Significant Disabilities | 3 |
| EDSP 4180 | Curriculum and Instruction for Students with Severe and Significant Disabilities | 3 |
| EDSP 4200 | Classroom Management I | 2 |
| EDSP 4250 | Classroom Management II | 2 |
| EDSP 4440 | Content Literacy | 3 |
| EDSP 445G | Multicultural and Multilingual Education | 3 |
| EDSP 455G | Curriculum Design and Assessment | 3 |
| AUTS 481R | Field Placement 4 | 3 |
| AUTS 482R | Group Autism Seminar 4 | 1 |
| EDSP 4990 | Teacher Performance Assessment Project WE 4 | 2 |
| Compete one of the following. | 6 | |
| Special Education Student Teaching--Grades K-6 (4-10) | ||
| Special Education Student Teaching--7-12 (4-10) | ||
- 1
"C" grade or higher
- 2
Students must complete all Pre-Professional and General Education courses with an overall GPA of 3.0 before they are formally admitted into the Teacher Preparation Program. Students must meet with their academic advisor to determine which classes to take 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th semesters.
- 3
Must be completed with a grade of B- or higher.
- 4
Taken with student teaching. Must register for AUTS 481R and AUTS 482R plus attend 482R class once a week during student teaching.
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 122 semester credits.
- Overall grade point average of 3.0 or above.
- Residency hours -- minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
- Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
- Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched courses.
- Grade of B- or higher for all AUTS courses
Note: Application forms are available at the beginning of each Fall semester, must be completed by October 1st, and can be obtained in the Education Department, 801-863-8527.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Algebra QL | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries QL | ||
| Algebraic Reasoning with Modeling QL | ||
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| EDEL 1010 | Introduction to Education | 2 |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| MATH 2010 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I | 3 |
| Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| EDEL 2330 | Childrens Literature | 3 |
| HLSC 2900 | Health Education for Elementary Teachers | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| MATH 2020 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II | 3 |
| US Institutions Distribution | 3 | |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Teaching Art for Children FF | ||
| Teaching Theatre For Children FF | ||
| Teaching Dance for Children FF | ||
| Teaching Music for Children FF | ||
| 3rd Science Distribution | 3 | |
| AUTS 250G | Understanding the Autism Spectrum GI | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| PSY 1100 | Human Development Life Span SS | 3 |
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| EDSP 2840 | Instruction and Assistive Technology | 2 |
| Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| EDSP 3000 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDSP 340G | Exceptional Students GI | 2 |
| EDSP 4135 | Reading and Writing Instruction for Students with Mild/Moderate/Severe Disabilities K-12 | 2 |
| EDSP 4136 | Reading Practicum | 1 |
| EDSP 4170 | Instruction in Life Skills for Students with Severe and Significant Disabilities | 3 |
| EDSP 4100 | Instructional Strategies and Program Management for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities | 3 |
| EDSP 4200 | Classroom Management I | 2 |
| EDSP 445G | Multicultural and Multilingual Education | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 19 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| EDSP 4130 | Math Instruction for Students with Mild/Moderate/Severe Disabilities | 2 |
| EDSP 4131 | Math Practicum | 1 |
| EDSP 4180 | Curriculum and Instruction for Students with Severe and Significant Disabilities | 3 |
| AUTS 3810 | Autism Across the Lifespan I Infants and Children | 3 |
| AUTS 382G | Autism across the LIfespan II Teens and Adults GI | 3 |
| EDSP 4250 | Classroom Management II | 2 |
| EDSP 4440 | Content Literacy | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| EDSP 4160 | Assessment and Evaluation in Special Education | 3 |
| AUTS 4650 | Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDSP 455G | Curriculum Design and Assessment | 3 |
| EDSP 4110 | Special Education Law/Policies/Procedures | 3 |
| AUTS 3850 | Autism Assessment and Treatment | 3 |
| EDSP 4120 | School to Post-School Transition Planning | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| EDSP 4885 or EDSP 4895 | Special Education Student Teaching--Grades K-6 or Special Education Student Teaching--7-12 | 6 |
| AUTS 481R | Field Placement | 3 |
| AUTS 482R | Group Autism Seminar | 1 |
| EDSP 4140 | Collaboration and Consultation with Parents and School Staff WE | 3 |
| EDSP 4990 | Teacher Performance Assessment Project WE | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 122 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate attention to the impact of unique learner characteristics on development and growth.
- Demonstrate clarity in how to effectively plan for student learning and engagement.
- Apply high quality instructional practices to meet the learning needs of K-12 students.
- Create academic, physical, social and emotional conditions to support student centered environments.
- Demonstrate an awareness of and adherence to professional and ethical standards within their school and with families and communities.