B.S. Elementary & Special Education (Dual Licensing) (75 Hours)
The Dual Licensing program is an undergraduate program that leads to initial basic licensing in Elementary Education and Special Education. The degree of Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.) is conferred upon completion of all requirements as outlined in the student's catalog.
Program Requirements:
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The following are the requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education:
Cumulative GPA requirement 3.0 or above.
1. General Education Requirements (See BYU Hawaii General Catalog)
2. Pre-Professional Area (12 credit hours)
Course # |
Description |
Cr. |
Prerequisites |
Offered |
| EDUC 212 | Foundations of Education | 2 |
F,W,Sp |
|
| SPED 200 | Education of Exceptional Students | 3 |
F,W,Sp |
|
| SPED 201 | Field Experience with Exceptional Students | 2 |
F,W |
|
| PSYC 111 | General Psychology [fulfills G.E. requirement) | 3 |
F,W,Sp |
|
| Recommended Elective: | 10 |
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| HIS 101 | [fulfills G.E. requirement] | 3 |
(requirement for Hawaii Teacher Licensure) |
F,W |
3. Academic Support Area (30 credit hours)
Course # |
Description |
Cr. |
Prerequisites |
Offered |
| EDUC 300 | Human Growth and Learning | 2 |
Psyc 111, Pre-Prof. Area, Adm SOE |
F,W,Sp |
| ART 336 | Art Methods for Elementary Teachers | 2 |
Pre-Prof. Area, Admission to SOE |
Sp |
| EDUC 312 | Effective Pedagogy | 3 |
Pre-Prof. Area, Admission to SOE |
F,W,Sp |
| EDUC 386 | Education Assessment in Special Ed. | 3 |
Pre-Prof. Area, Admission to SOE |
W |
| EDUC 305 | Computer and Technology Assisted Instruction | 1 |
Pre-Prof. Area, Admission to SOE |
F,W,Sp |
| EDUC 306 | Assistive Technology in Special Ed. | 1 |
Pre-Prof. Area, Admission to SOE |
W |
| ELED 320 | Language Arts Methods | 2 |
Pre-Prof. Area, Admission to SOE |
W |
| ELED 360 | Science Methods | 3 |
Pre-Prof. Area, Admission to SOE |
F,W,Sp |
| ELED 380 | Social Studies Methods | 3 |
Pre-Prof. Area, Admission to SOE |
W |
| ELED 378 | Music for Elementary Teachers | 2 |
Pre-Prof. Area, Admission to SOE |
Sp |
| HLTH 361 | Health for the Elementary Teacher | 2 |
Pre-Prof. Area, Admission to SOE |
W |
| EXS 375 | PE for Elementary Teachers | 2 |
Pre-Prof. Area, Admission to SOE |
F,W |
| SPED 325 | Special Ed Law | 2 |
Pre-Prof. Area, Admission to SOE |
Sp |
| SPED 309 | Theory & Practice w/ Stud. w/ Disabilities | 3 |
Academic Support Area, All GE's |
Sp |
| EDUC 491 A | Observation and Practicum | 2 |
Pre-Prof. Area, Admission to SOE |
W |
33 |
4. Professional Year (33 credit hours)*
Course # |
Description |
Cr. |
Prerequisites |
Offered |
| EDUC 330 | Classroom Management | 2 |
Academic Support Area, All GE's |
F |
| ELED 321 | Reading Methods for the Elementary Teacher | 3 |
Academic Support Area, All GE's |
F |
| ELED 351 | Mathematics Methods for the Elementary Teacher | 3 |
Academic Support Area, All GE's |
F |
| SPED 300 | Theory and Practice with Students with Disabilities | 2 |
Pre-Prof. Area, Admission to SOE |
F |
EDUC 491B |
Observation and Practicum | 4 |
Academic Support Area, All GE's |
F |
| EDUC 492 | Student Teaching | 12 |
Edu 491A/B |
W |
| EDUC 493 | Student Teaching | 6 |
Edu 492 |
Sp |
32 |
TOTAL |
75 |
NO GRADE BELOW "C-" ACCEPTED
* Note: Students must apply for the professional year at the same time they register for winter semester preceding the professional year.
