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At Carlow University, the next generation of ethical leaders is already in the making.
Here, our students gain more than just a degree – they build connections, find purpose, and thrive – working in ways big and small to reshape the future. With your support, we can continue to invest in these future leaders and expand their ability to transform our world.
How You Can Support
At Carlow University, the next generation of ethical leaders is already in the making.
Here, our students gain more than just a degree – they build connections, find purpose, and thrive – working in ways big and small to reshape the future. With your support, we can continue to invest in these future leaders and expand their ability to transform our world.
How You Can SupportPlan of Study: Special Education
First Year Fall
CTC101 Connecting to Carlow – 1 credit
SKW-101 Foundations of Writing I – 3 credits
SKC-101 Communication: Personal to Professional – 3 credits
PY-101 Intro to Psychology – 3 credits
SPED-230SL Intro to Special Education – 3 credits
CE Critical Exploration – 3 credits
First Year Spring
SKQ-101 Quantitative Reasoning – 3 credits
SKW-102 Foundations of Writing II – 3 credits
ED-200 Foundations of Educational Practice
EC-200 Child Development Birth-9 – 3 credits
CA Contemplation & Action – 3 credits
Second Year Fall
SPED-332 Instructional Support in Reading, Writing & Math – 3 credits
SPED-478 Autism Spectrum Disorders – 3 credits
PY-209 Psychological Perspectives on Mental Health – 3 credits
Math Course – 3 credits
Elective – 3 credits
Second Year Spring
SPED-450 Early Intervention (PreK-8) – 3 credits
SPED-474 Positive Behavior Supports (7–12) – 3 credits
EC-313 Family and Community Partnerships – 3 credits
EC-318 Communication and Reading Development – 3 credits
PY-280 Cognitive Psychology – 3 credits
Elective – 3 credits
Third Year Fall
SPED-451 Assessment in Special Education – 3 credits
SPED-470 Meeting the Needs of Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities – 3 credits
SPED-475 Disability Services – 3 credits
ED-307 Teaching English Language Learners, PreK–12 – 3 credits
EC-303 Math for the Developing Child – 3 credits
Third Year Spring
SPED-452 Transitions to Adulthood – 3 credits
SPED-460 Communication & Tech in Special Education – 3 credits
SPED-488 Applied Issues in Autism – 3 credits
ED-312 Reading and Language Arts Methods – 3 credits
Elective – 3 credits
Fourth Year Fall
SPED-476 Teaching Methods for Students with Severe/Profound Disabilities – 3 credits
EC-315 STEAM Lab and Maker Space – 3 credits
Elective – 3 credits
Elective – 3 credits
Elective – 2 credits
Fourth Year Spring
SPED-490 Student Teaching in Special Education – 12 credits
Total Credits = 120
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