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The minor in special education is meant to provide students with specialized courses that will support the development of remedial, decision-making, and consultative skills and understandings requirements of a professional in inclusive settings where students with disabilities are served. Students who complete this minor will not meet the requirements needed for teacher licensure in the state of Virginia as outlined by the Virginia Department of Education. For information regarding licensure, please contact the School of Education’s Student Services Center.
Students are able to declare the special education minor after completing 30 credits of baccalaureate course work. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.8 to declare the minor and must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8 throughout the course work in the minor. The minor in special education requires 18 credits, consisting of the following:
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SEDP 201 | Foundations of Teaching Special Education | 3 |
| SEDP 282 | Multicultural Perspectives and Disability | 3 |
| SEDP 330 | Survey of Special Education | 3 |
| Select three of the following courses: | 9 | |
| Special Education and Disability Law | ||
| Family-Professional Partnerships | ||
| Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities | ||
| Classroom Management and Behavior Support for Students With Disabilities | ||
| Teaching Math to Students With Disabilities | ||
| Teaching Reading to Students With Disabilities | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |