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Special Education, B.S.: 4-year sequence
Introduction
The B.S. in Special Education prepares teachers to be reflective practitioners who demonstrate knowledge, skills and dispositions relative to planning and preparation, the classroom environment, instruction, and professional responsibilities. The UW-Stout framework is compatible with the national Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) knowledge and skill base for all beginning special education teachers. Special education is founded on the philosophy of advocacy for persons with exceptionalities and their families, and of embracing and teaching to individual differences and needs. Special educators must know the characteristics of the learners they serve, possess the skills to design effective interventions and the dispositions to practice within the standards established by CEC.
Curriculum of the program prepares teachers of students with intellectual, emotional/behavioral, and learning disabilities in elementary, middle and high school settings. Graduates of the program will be prepared to work with students with ID, E/ BD, and LD.
The Special Education program includes:
a) Customized Instruction (CI) online program specifically designed for non-traditional working adults.
b) On-campus program specifically designed for the traditional first year and transfer students.
General Requirements Bachelor of Science Degree
| Total for Graduation: |
120 credits |
| Stout Core General Education Requirements: |
33-36 credits |
| Major Requirements: |
58 credits |
| Professional Education Studies: |
22 credits |
| Free Electives: |
to reach 120 credits |
Note: This program is designed to meet the requirements for licensure in the State of Wisconsin. If you reside outside of Wisconsin, please note that UW-Stout cannot confirm whether this program (or course) meets requirements for professional licensure in your state. Students from other states will need to contact their state regarding licensure requirements. See the following website for additional information.
Note for CI Students: As part of the CI Special Education Program, a full semester of student teaching is required for recommendation for licensure. A university supervisor will provide guidance and support during student teaching. Because of the requirements for this supervised student teaching experience, our program is available to those within a driving distance from campus. A driving distance can be interpreted as all of Wisconsin and Eastern Minnesota or within 350 miles of campus.
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