Special Education Advising Track

The Special Education advising track is an interdisciplinary individualized study plan that combines the Liberal Studies core courses with elective courses relevant to Special Education. Students also complete a research project either through the Interdisciplinary Thematic Research Seminar (LBST 482) or independent study (499) on a topic in special education.

Required Courses

1. Comprehensive Preparation for the Multiple Subjects in Twelve Liberal Studies Core Courses (36 units)

LBST 100 Introduction to the Humanities *
LBST 101 Introduction to the Social Sciences *
LBST 300 Introduction to Liberal Studies
LBST 302A Historical Dimension of Liberal Studies
LBST 301 Inquiry and Composition in Liberal Studies
LBST 302B Historical Dimension of Liberal Studies
One Interdisciplinary Studies Course, e.g., LBST 310-341
LBST 303 Liberal Studies in the Humanities and Arts
LBST 304 Liberal Studies in the Sciences
LBST 305 Liberal Studies in the Social Sciences
LBST 401 Knowledge in the Arts and Sciences
One Senior Seminar, e.g.,LBST 485-492

 

2. Thorough Preparation for the Special Education Credential through Seven Interdisciplinary Emphasis Courses (21 units)

Education Specialist Courses (9 units)

SPED 371 Exceptional Individual
SPED 425 Language and Culture for Special Populations
SPED 400 Early Childhood Special Education (early childhood) or SPED 465 Characteristics of MMSN and ESN (Mild to extensive needs)

Child Development (3 units)

CAS 315 Child Development
CAS 326 Optimizing Development of School Age Children

Social and Cultural Contexts (6 units)

AMST 390 Disability and American Culture
CAS 326 Optimizing Development of School Age Children
PSYC 341 Abnormal Psychology
SOCI 353 Sociology of Children and Youth
SPED 322 Introduction to Positive Behavior Support

Capstone (3 units)

LBST 482 Interdisciplinary Research Seminar or 499 Independent Study