Empower yourself to become a highly skilled educator through a comprehensive curriculum that blends foundational literacy, inclusive classroom management, and diverse clinical experiences designed to help every student reach their full potential.
Candidates in this pathway will have the option to pursue Special Education: Mild/Moderate Cross-Categorical initial certification (grades K-12) if teaching at a Special Education site. Please reach out to the program advisor for more information.
Finish Line Apprenticeship Pathway - Elementary Education: Special Education Emphasis Courses
| Term | Course | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 0 | ED PSY 2212 Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| TCH ED 2001 Early Clinical Experience: Schools | 1 | |
| TCH ED 2209 Foundations of Teaching in American Schools | 3 | |
| TCH ED 3312 Psychology of Learning, Instruction, and Assessment | 3 | |
| Fall I | ELE ED 3338 Foundational Literacy Instruction and Assessment in Inclusive Settings | 3 |
| ENGL 3100 Junior-Level Writing | 3 | |
| SPEC ED 3318 Inclusive Classrooms | 3 | |
| TCH ED 1001 Early Clinical Experience: Community Agency | 3 | |
| TCH ED 2000 Becoming a Professional Educator | 1 | |
| TCH ED 3212 Sociolinguistics and Communication in the Classroom | 3 | |
| TCH ED 3310 Instructional Design and Technology Integration | 3 | |
| Spring I | ELE ED 3339 Intermediate Literacy Instruction and Assessment in Inclusive Settings | 4 |
| ELE ED 4246 Teaching Elementary Mathematics in Inclusive Settings I | 3 | |
| ELE ED 4341 Teaching Science in Inclusive Elementary Schools | 3 | |
| SPEC ED 4323 Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Supports in Inclusive Educational Settings | 3 | |
| Summer I | SPEC ED 3349 Instructional Practices in Inclusive Education | 3 |
| TCH ED 3001 Mid-Level Clinical Experience: Diverse Learners | 1 | |
| TCH ED 3565 Fine Arts Integration for the Elementary Classroom | 2 | |
| TCH ED 3566 Teaching Health and Physical Education Skills and Concepts in the Elementary Classroom | 2 | |
| Fall II | ELE ED 4253 Teaching Elementary Social Studies in Inclusive Settings | 3 |
| ELE ED 4342 Teaching Elementary Mathematics in Inclusive Settings II | 3 | |
| ELE ED 4989 Practicum 1: Elementary/ Special Education Site-Based Experience | 3 | |
| SPEC ED 4315 Language and Communication of Children with Disabilities | 3 | |
| SPEC ED 4342 Transition Issues and Planning | 3 | |
| Spring II - Teacher of Record | ELE ED 4990 Practicum 2: Elementary/ Special Education Site-Based Experience | 12 |
| Total Credit Hours for Certification: | 74 | |
