Exceptional Learning K-12, B.S.

General Education

(see Certified General Education Courses  for list of approved courses)

The PDS I courses for this major include:

• EDUC 3170 - Designing Instruction for the Inclusive Classroom
• EDUC 3230 - Teaching Reading
• EDUC 4000 - Survey of Exceptional Learners

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• ECHD 2420 - Adolescent Development or
• ECHD 2430 - Child Development and Observation I

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• ECHD 4450 - Families: Home, School, Community Partnerships

Program Requirements

• ENGL 2280 - Children’s Literature or
• ENGL 2290 - Literature for the Adolescent

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• HHP 3020 - School Health Program
• ECHD 4450 - Families: Home, School, Community Partnerships
• USTU 3110 - Science Concepts and Perspectives
• USTU 3200 - Social Studies Topics, Concepts and Perspectives
• USTU 3400 - Concepts of Language Literacy: Acquisition, Development, and Usage
• ART 3010 - Art Structure

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• MUS 1110 - Introduction to Music or
• THSP 1110 - Introduction to the Theatre #

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• HIST 1010 - World Civilizations I: World History from the Origins to c. 1000 #
• HIST 1020 - World Civilizations II: World History from c. 1000 to 1800 #
• HIST 1030 - World Civilizations III: World History from c. 1800 to the Present #
• POLS 1010 - American Government #
• PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology #
• MATH 2160 - Mathematics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers II #
• One approved statistics course#

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• BIOL 1110 - Principles of Biology I or
• ESC 1500 - Introduction to Environmental Science I #

Additional Information and Notes

For admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP): Earn a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average, a 2.75 average on all courses taken at UTC, a 2.75 GPA in education courses with no grade lower than C, and a 2.75 in content area courses with no grade lower than C.

For graduation: 2.0 GPA in all required major and related courses (including specified General Education courses).

For graduation with licensure: 2.75 cumulative, 2.75 at UTC, 2.75 in education courses with no grade lower than C, and 2.75 in content courses with no grade lower than C.

Minimum of 39 hours of 3000 and 4000 level courses.

Electives to complete 120 hours.

See Degree and Graduation Requirements  for additional requirements.

*Also satisfies requirement in the major.

#Also satisfies general education requirement.

ClearPath Showcase

ClearPath Showcases provide students with an opportunity to see program requirements defined in a semester-by-semester format. The ClearPath Showcases also provide students with important tips, pointers, and suggestions for staying on track with progress toward the degree. Students should also meet regularly with their academic advisor.