Adaptive Education Minor (M)

Teachers who obtain this minor or concentration will grow in their ability to modify content, instructional strategies, and the learning environment for children with disabilities and special needs in the regular education setting. You will learn a variety of strategies to allow all of your students to shine in the classroom.

Elementary, Secondary, and K-12 Education (license 1859)

This minor is available for students with an Elementary Education Major (Grades 4K - 9), Early Childhood and Elementary Dual Major (Birth- 9th Grade), Secondary Education Major (Grades 4-12) or a K-12 Education Major (Grades 4K - 12).

The concentration is available to all Education students. The concentration is not licensable, but will help you learn how to adapt content and the environment for all of your learners. 

Curriculum

ED 2327Collaborating with Families and Professionals in a Diverse Society3
ED 2484Educational and Behavioral Management in Special Education3
ED 3328Teaching Students with Significant Disabilities 23
ED 3457Curricular Adaptations for Learners with Disabilities 23
ED 4479Assessment Strategies for Diverse Learners 23
ED 4487Implementation Strategies in Special Education 22
ED 4477Practicum in Adaptive Education 21
Total Hours18

Note: Complete 12 or more credits in the minor before taking ED 4477 Practicum in Adaptive Education.

2

Course requires upper division status

Special Education Concentration Curriculum

ED 2484Educational and Behavioral Management in Special Education3
ED 3457Curricular Adaptations for Learners with Disabilities 23
Electives: Select 2 of the following courses for a total of 6 credits. Elective courses cannot be in your major. 6
ED 2327
Collaborating with Families and Professionals in a Diverse Society
ED 3328
Teaching Students with Significant Disabilities 2
ED 4479
Assessment Strategies for Diverse Learners 2
EDG 5301
Trauma Informed Practices
EDG 5302
Social Emotional Learning
Total Hours12
2

Course requires upper division status