Elementary Education - Special Education Emphasis (B.S.) Non-Licensure

69-78 Hours (Online, CBE) Non-Licensure

The B.S.Ed in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in Special Education is designed for Paraprofessionals who have already obtained an Associate’s degree and wish to obtain an alternative teaching credential and a Special Education certification in Oklahoma that will allow them to obtain a teaching credential in their own state through a reciprocity program. The program is 100% online, competency-based, and job-embedded. The Oklahoma Christian University Bachelor’s in Elementary Education, offered in partnership with BloomBoard, Inc., is aligned to the 2011 version of the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) core teaching standards. Teachers who successfully complete this degree have demonstrated these skills within their classroom and school through portfolio-based artifacts. . In addition to the InTASC standards, Biblically-based lessons will be integrated throughout the program on self-leadership (character), connecting with others, leading others, changing culture, and spiritual leadership

54 Hours Education Core Courses

• EDUC 3023 Internalizing Curriculum
• EDUC 3033 Essentials of Classroom Culture EDUC 3043 Instructional Delivery
• EDUC 3053 Relationships
• EDUC 3063 Student Support
• EDUC 3073 Essentials of Assessment
• EDUC 3103 ELA Methods I
• EDUC 3123 Math Methods I
• EDUC 4053 Introductory Disciplinary Methods EDUC 4073 Science of Reading
• EDUC 4103 Psychology of Education
• EDUC 4143 Special Populations
• EDUC 4153 Education as an Institution^ EDUC 4163 Classroom Culture II^
• EDUC 4213 ELA Methods II
• EDUC 4223 Math Methods II
• EDUC 4233 Science Methods I
• EDUC 4243 Social Studies Methods I

15 Hours Special Education Courses

• SPED 4043 Foundation of Supporting Students with Disabilities
• SPED 4053 Characteristics of Students with Disabilities
• SPED 4063 Methods for Teaching for Students with Disabilities
• SPED 4073 Methods for Teaching for Students with Disabilities
• SPED 4133 Professionalism and Collaboration for Educators Working with Students with Disabilities

Options for Out-of-State Students:

• EDUC XXX9 Student Teaching *
• EDUC XXX3 The Role of a Paraprofessional**

* Student-teaching is required by some states for certification. Check with your advisor to determine if you need this course.

** If enter the program having taken the course “The Role of a Paraprofessional” you may use this course as a substitute for one of the courses marked with an ^