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Special Education K-12
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree Program
The Bachelor of Science in Education in Special Education K-12 program is designed to prepare exceptional educators to support students with diverse learning needs. This CAEP-accredited program equips future teachers with specialized pedagogical knowledge, evidence-based practices, and the skills necessary to earn a teaching license. Graduates will be prepared to create inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments and collaborate effectively with families and schools to support exceptional learners.
- CAEP-Accredited Program
- Affordable Tuition
- Technology Integration
- Research-Based Curriculum
- Hands-On Field Experience
- Strong Emphasis on Cultural Competence
First Year Connections Courses
Credit Hours: 3
Required course for all first semester freshmen. Course content is centered around the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful ASU student, including academic performance, problem solving, critical thinking, self management and group building skills, university policies and other relevant issues. Fall, Spring.
Professional Education Requirements
Credit Hours: 3
Instruction specific to teaching children with disabilities; skills for the identification and remediation of educational, psychological and social needs of learners with disabilities and/or gifted; discusses the special education process, impact of state and federal special education laws and policies. Fall, Spring, Summer. Restricted to BSE Special Education K-12.
Credit Hours: 3
Vital procedures in special education, covering IEP development, progress monitoring, Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), parent communication, discipline methods, and legal implications. Fall.
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to exceptional students, with the major focus on serving these individuals in regular education classroom environments. Must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Must have passed writing portion of PRAXIS 1. Fall, Spring, Summer.
Credit Hours: 3
Evidence-based teaching strategies for teaching students with significant cognitive disabilities. Fall, Spring.
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the basics of autism spectrum disorders, covering historical perspectives, current definitions, characteristics and methodology. Emphasis will be placed on incidence and prevalence of trends, evidence-based practices, and assessment and progress monitoring. Spring.
Credit Hours: 3
Models, theories, philosophies, and research methods for evidence-based practices in special education. Spring.
Credit Hours: 3
Collection and use of academic and behavioral data for special education purposes and application of assessment results. Spring.
Credit Hours: 3
Strategies for developing culturally appropriate family-professional partnerships to benefit children with special needs. Fall.
Credit Hours: 3
Identification of skill deficiencies, modification of curriculum, designing and implementation of instructional strategies for learners evidencing disabilities in reading and language arts. Spring. Restricted to Special Education K-12 majors.
Credit Hours: 3
Effective K-12 math instructional and assessment strategies for exceptional learners. Fall. Restricted to Special Education K-12 majors.
Credit Hours: 2
Field-based experience designed to provide teacher candidates with the opportunity to apply knowledge gained through coursework in a secondary special education setting (7-12) that entails 30 hours of on-site practicum work. Fall. Restricted to Special Education K-12 majors.
Credit Hours: 3
Development, implementation, and evaluation of the impact of positive behavior support at an individual level, including functional behavior assessment and behavior support in various settings. Fall, Spring.
Credit Hours: 3
Transition planning, self-determination, and collaboration for students with disabilities in academic, vocational, and community settings. Emphasis is on evidence-based practices, including assessment, instructional strategies, and post-school outcome predictors. Fall.
Credit Hours: 3
Skills for effective teaching, emphasizing informed instructional decisions to nurture student learning and behavior in a secure environment. It emphasizes multicultural competence, fostering awareness of cultural biases, and encourages appropriate management strategies. Fall.
Credit Hours: 3
Performance-based residency designed to build upon the pre-service teacher residents’ prior knowledge, and further develop pedagogical knowledge, skills, content, and application of accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities.
Credit Hours: 12
Preformance-based residency designed to build upon the pre-service teacher residents’ prior knowledge, and further develop pedagogical knowledge, skills, content, and application of accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities. Spring.
Credit Hours: 3
Survey of the causes, problems, and characteristics of emotional and behavior disorders in children and adolescents, and best practices for teachers. Fall.
Credit Hours: 3
The special education classification process, and laws and cases impacting special education. Fall.
Credit Hours: 2
Field-based experience designed to provide teacher candidates with the opportunity to apply knowledge gained through coursework in an elementary special education setting (K-6) that entails 30 hours of on-site practicum work. Spring. Restricted to Special Education K-12 majors.
Additional Requirements
Credit Hours: 3
Principles, problems, and practices in the development of positive health behavior. Fall, Spring, Summer.
Credit Hours: 3
Sets, logic, and numbers with emphasis on the axiomatic development of the real numbers. Fall, Spring, Summer.
Credit Hours: 3
Mathematical systems, continued development of real numbers, specifically rational numbers, geometry, and measurement with applications. Fall, Spring, Summer.
Credit Hours: 3
Study of the important scientific, principles of individual human behavior from biological, cognitive, social, and behavioral perspectives. Fall, Spring.
Total Credit Hours: 120
Admissions Requirement
10th, 11th, and 12th Grade Transcripts with a GPA of 2.3/4.0.
High School Certificate with a percentage no less than 77-79%.
Proof of English Proficiency (5.5 IELTS or 61 TOEFL or 4.0 iTEP).
Career Paths
The demand for skilled special education professionals continues to grow, making this degree a pathway to a fulfilling and impactful career with one of the prestigious universities in qatar.
Special Education Teacher
Work in public or private schools, providing individualized instruction and support to students with disabilities.
Educational Consultant
Provide expertise to schools, districts, or educational companies on special education policies, practices, and program development.
Community Support Worker
Work in community organizations to provide educational and life skills support to individuals with disabilities outside of traditional school settings.
School Counselor
Provide academic, social, and emotional support to students with disabilities, helping them navigate challenges and achieve their goals.
Admission Process
Application
1
Complete the enrollment/application form
Interview
2
Receive a call for an interview with our admissions team
Results
3
Our Admission Committee will inform the final decision
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