The Exceptional Student Education B.S. Learning & Language Track is specifically focused on students who wish to enhance their knowledge of exceptional students with an emphasis on language and communication. The Learning & Language Track prepares graduates for employment in a broad spectrum of professional opportunities including non-profits serving persons with disabilities and non-traditional educational agencies serving students with disabilities. Graduates will earn a as a part of the Exceptional Student Education Learning & Language track. Students seeking certification in exceptional student education must apply through their respective states.
Exceptional Student Education – Learning & Language (BS) may be completed fully online, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via ¼¤Çé¿ì²¥ online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees. Click here to learn more about the online program.
Online Exceptional Student Education – Learning & Language, BS
Degree Requirements
Core Requirements: Advanced Level
0 Total Credits
- A grade of "C" (2.0) or better is required.
Education Core Requirements
37 - 39 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- EDF4603 - Analysis and Application of Ethical, Legal, and Safety Issues in Schools (3)
- TSL4080 - Theory and Practice of Teaching ESOL Students in Schools (3)
- EEX3221 - Assessment of Exceptional Students (3)
- EEX3241 - Methods for Academic Skills for Exceptional Students (3)
- EEX3243 - Techniques for Exceptional Adolescents-Adults (3)
- EEX3830 - Practicum in Exceptional Student Education (3)
- EEX4070 - Teaching Exceptional Students (3)
- EEX4204 - Instructional Strategies for Effective Inclusive Settings (1 - 3)
- EEX4601 - Introduction to Behavior Management (3)
- EEX4763 - Technology for Classroom Teachers of Students with Special Needs (3)
- RED4043 - Content Reading in Kindergarten through Grade 12 (3)
- EEX4250 - Reading Instruction in Exceptional Education (3)
- Earn at least 3 credits from the following types of courses: EEX 4054
Learning & Language Specialization Courses
20 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 9 credits from the following types of courses: Students are required to declare and complete a Certificate in Language Development and Disorders which will increase marketability in several professional areas. Students will select additional upper level electives (9 hours).
- Complete the following:
- LIN3713 - Language Science (3)
- LIN3716 - Language Development (3)
- LIN3716L - Language Development Lab (2)
- SPA4400 - Language Disorders Across the Life Span (3)
Grand Total Credits: 57 - 59
Foreign Language Requirements
Additional Requirements
Plan of Study
Freshman Year - Fall (12 Credit Hours)
- Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
- ENC 1101 - Composition I Credit Hours: 3
Select one:
- MAC 1105C - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3 or
- MGF 1106 - Finite Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
Select one:
- MUL 2010 - Enjoyment of Music Credit Hours: 3 or
- THE 2000 - Theatre Survey Credit Hours: 3 or
- PHI 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
Freshman Year - Spring (13 Credit Hours)
- ENC 1102 - Composition II Credit Hours: 3
- PSY 2012 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
- PSC 1121 - Physical Science Credit Hours: 3
- Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Free Elective Credit Hours: 1
Freshman Year - Summer (6 Credit Hours)
- POS 2041 - American National Government Credit Hours: 3
- Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
Sophomore Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)
- EDF 2005 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession Credit Hours: 3
- SPC 1608 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication Credit Hours: 3
- BSC 1005 - Biological Principles Credit Hours: 3
- Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
- GEP B1 Elective Credit Hours: 3
Sophomore Year - Spring (12 Credit Hours)
- STA 2014C - Principles of Statistics Credit Hours: 3
- GEP B3 Elective (Prefer course from section B1) Credit Hours: 3
- Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
Junior Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)
- EEX 4070 - Teaching Exceptional Students Credit Hours: 3
- LIN 3713 - Language Science Credit Hours: 3
- EEX 4601 - Introduction to Behavior Management Credit Hours: 3
- EEX 4250 - Reading Instruction in Exceptional Education Credit Hours: 3
- Free elective Credits / Units: 3
Junior Year - Spring (14 Credit Hours)
- EEX 3221 - Assessment of Exceptional Students Credit Hours: 3
- LIN 3716 - Language Development Credit Hours: 3
- LIN 3716L - Language Development Lab Credit Hours: 2
- TSL 4080 - Theory and Practice of Teaching ESOL Students in Schools Credit Hours: 3
- EEX 3243 - Techniques for Exceptional Adolescents-Adults Credit Hours: 3
Junior Year - Summer (6 Credit Hours)
- EDF 4603 - Analysis and Application of Ethical, Legal, and Safety Issues in Schools Credit Hours: 3
- EEX 4204 - Instructional Strategies for Effective Inclusive Settings Credit Hours: 1-3
Senior Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)
- EEX 4763 - Technology for Classroom Teachers of Students with Special Needs Credit Hours: 3
- EEX 3241 - Methods for Academic Skills for Exceptional Students Credit Hours: 3
- SPA 4400 - Language Disorders Across the Life Span Credit Hours: 3
- RED 4043 - Content Reading in Kindergarten through Grade 12 Credit Hours: 3
- EEX 4054 - Application and Theories for Students with Special Needs Credit Hours: 2
Senior Year - Spring (12 Credit Hours)
Upper Level Electives (9 credit Hours) will be taken based on student area of professional interest but may include Education or related fields.
- EEX 3830 - Practicum in Exceptional Student Education Credit Hours: 3