Suggested Program Sequence

Year 1 and Year 2
*ENGL 101 Composition
*ENGL 102  Composition and Literature 
*HIST 101/102 European Civilization
*GEOG 121 World Regional Geography
*SCIE 101 + L Introduction to Science
*MATH  130 College Algebra 
HLED 121 Personal & Community Health
ART 105/106/ Western Art or MUS110 Intro 
Foreign Language 130 (may need to take 110/120) 
*ENGL 2— Literature
*HIST 201/202 - U.S. History
*BIO 101 + L The Science of Life
*Math 201 Mathematics for Early Childhood and Elementary Majors I
*Math 202 Mathematics for Early Childhood and Elementary Majors II
PSYC 101  General Psychology
*POLI 201 American National Government
*EDUC 116 Intro to Teaching in Special Education
*EDUC 204 Computer Technology and Instructional Media
*EDUC 215 – Schools and Diversity
*ENGL 2— Literature
*HIST 201/202 - U.S. History
*EDUC 336 Introduction to Human Growth and Development
*EDUC 335 Educational Psychology
 (some of the above could be taken after admission to the Professional Program if necessary)

*A grade of “C” or better is required in these courses

Year 3 and 4

Four blocks of courses & field experiences  - After Admission to the Professional Program;  a grade of “C” or better is required in all EDLD courses.
EDLD 370 Foundations of Special Education
EDLD 390 Characteristics of Specific Learning Disabilities
EDLD 388 Methods for Students with Language Learning Disabilities
EDLD 459 Learning Disabilities Field Experience II ( Preschool, Elem, Middle Grades)

EDLD 400 Educational Assessment of Exceptional Learners
EDLD 417  Materials and Methods of Teaching Reading K-12
EDLD 420  Elementary Curriculum & Methods for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities
EDLD 440 Managing the Learning Environment and Behavior
EDLD 469 Learning Disabilities Field Experience III (Elementary)

EDLD 381 Collaborative Practice & Communication for Special Education
EDLD 422 Materials and Methods of Teaching Mathematics, K-12
EDLD 430 Secondary Curriculum and Methods for Disabilities
EDLD 477 Research, Trends and Issues in Learning Disabilities
EDLD 479 Learning Disabilities Field Experience IV (Secondary)

EDLD 478 – Internship (either Elem. or Secondary)

Program Notes:

• Students must be admitted to the Professional Program in Teacher Education (PPTE) before enrolling in any EDLD courses
• All EDLD courses are taught only one semester each academic year; scheduling in advance with advisers is crucial to program completion in a timely manner
• Praxis II passing scores and successful completion of all field experiences are required before approval for internship
• Candidates are required to successfully compile and present an electronic portfolio to document completion of program requirements

Those seeking SC Teaching Licensure are required to undergo SLED fingerprinting and FBI clearance.