Overview

Offered by the the Department of Teaching and Learning, the Bachelor of Science in Education in Special Education (Pre-K-12) equips teachers with deep understandings of the sociocultural context of education, high-impact instructional practices, and empirically-supported, preventative approaches to provide equitable education to children with disabilities.

The program features uphold and further both the College of Education and Human Development's and the university's mission in the following ways:

  • Promoting evidence-based practice and effective implementation in the classroom;
  • Recognizing and ameliorating the impact of socio-cultural factors on the education of children with disabilities;
  • Advocating inclusive practices both within schools and within society as a whole; and,
  • Emphasizing preventative approaches to support improved teaching and learning.

Campus Location: Main

Program Code: ED-SPPK-BSED

Accreditation

The program is approved as a teacher preparation program by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Licensure/Certification

Upon successful completion of the program requirements, candidates may apply for a Pennsylvania Instructional I Teaching Certificate. Please note, Pennsylvania requires assessment of candidates in General Knowledge, Professional Knowledge and/or Subject Area Knowledge prior to issuance of a certificate. Please refer to the PDE web site for testing requirements.

Contact Information

Undergraduate Advising, College of Education and Human Development
edadvising@temple.edu

Jason Travers, Program Coordinator
jason.travers@temple.edu

Kristie Newton, Teaching and Learning Department Chair
KJNewton@temple.edu

Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Education in Special Education (Pre-K-12).

These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.

Summary of Requirements

University Requirements

All students are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum.

All students (including transfer students) must take a minimum of two writing-intensive (WI) courses at Temple University. Writing intensive course numbers end in 96, 97 and 98.

College Requirements

Students receive a Bachelor of Science in Education degree by meeting the following minimum College requirements:

  • Completion of program requirements as detailed on the academic plan.
  • Earn a "C-" or above in all required Education Courses.
  • Earn a "C-" or above in all required University General Education Courses.
  • Additional University and College requirements are located on the College of Education and Human Development's Academic Policies and Regulations page in this Bulletin.

Program Requirements

MATH 1015Introduction to Numbers & Figures 14
EDUC 1016Mathematics for Educators 14
or MATH 1021 College Algebra
EDUC 2103Socio-cultural Foundations of Education in the United States 13
EDUC 2109Adolescent Development for Educators 13
SPED 2128Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning3
SPED 2201Language Development and Communication Strategies3
SPED 2231Introduction to Special Education 13
ABA 3302Analyzing and Changing Behavior3
ECED 3107Learning Mathematics for the Primary Grades: First through Fourth Grade3
or MGSE 3404 Teaching and Learning Math in the Middle Grades
ECED 3187Junior Practicum I3
or SPED 3187 Integrated Literacy and Special Education Practicum
ECED 3197Language and Literacy Development and Instruction I3
or MGSE 3196 Teaching and Learning Literacy in the Middle Grades
SPED 3201Effective Instructional Strategies for Students with Moderate to Significant Disabilities3
SPED 3211Effective Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities3
SPED 3287Practicum for Diverse Learners3
SPED 3304Effective Teaching Strategies and Academic Interventions3
TESL 3631Principles and Practice for Teaching English Learners3
SPED 4103Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Support3
SPED 4105Assessment in Special Education3
SPED 4196Literacy Instruction for Students with Disabilities3
SPED 4201Effective Transition for Students with Disabilities3
SPED 4331Family and Interdisciplinary Collaborative/Consultation Skills3
SPED 4801Senior Seminar and Performance Assessment in Special Education3
SPED 4888Student Teaching in Special Education9
Total Credit Hours77
1

These courses must be completed with a C- or better to be eligible for Candidacy approval; EDUC 2109 must be completed before Candidacy approval. Pre-Candidacy coursework includes a variety of courses, including a minimum of 1) two college-level math courses totaling at least six credits, 2) one college-level writing/composition course with a minimum of three credits (GenEd Analytical Reading and Writing), and 3) one literature course with a minimum of three credits (Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life or Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good); no 0700 or pre-college level courses can count toward these requirements.

Suggested Academic Plan

Bachelor of Science in Education in Special Education (Pre-K-12)

Suggested Plan for New Students Starting in the 2024-2025 Academic Year

(Certain courses require that a student secure clearances as per the College of Education and Human Development policy; students should check the current list of courses that require clearances on the College of Education and Human Development web site.)

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallCredit Hours
MATH 1015 Introduction to Numbers & Figures 1,3 4
ENG 0802
Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] 3
or Analytical Reading and Writing: ESL [GW]
or Honors Analytical Reading and Writing [GW]
4
GenEd Breadth Course 3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
 Credit Hours17
Spring
EDUC 2103 Socio-cultural Foundations of Education in the United States 3 3
Select one of the following: 1,3,4 4
Mathematics for Educators  
College Algebra  
IH 0851
Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] 3
or Honors Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY]
3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
 Credit Hours16
Year 2
Fall
EDUC 2109 Adolescent Development for Educators 2,3 3
SPED 2128 Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning 3
SPED 2231 Introduction to Special Education 2,3 3
IH 0852
Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] 3
or Honors Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ]
3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
SPED 2201 Language Development and Communication Strategies 3
ABA 3302 Analyzing and Changing Behavior 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Year 3
Fall
ECED 3107
Learning Mathematics for the Primary Grades: First through Fourth Grade 1
or Teaching and Learning Math in the Middle Grades
3
ECED 3187
Junior Practicum I
or Integrated Literacy and Special Education Practicum
3
MGSE 3196
Teaching and Learning Literacy in the Middle Grades [WI]
or Language and Literacy Development and Instruction I [WI]
3
SPED 4331 Family and Interdisciplinary Collaborative/Consultation Skills 3
TESL 3631 Principles and Practice for Teaching English Learners 2 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
SPED 3211 Effective Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities 3
SPED 3304 Effective Teaching Strategies and Academic Interventions 3
SPED 4201 Effective Transition for Students with Disabilities 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Year 4
Fall
SPED 3201 Effective Instructional Strategies for Students with Moderate to Significant Disabilities 3
SPED 3287 Practicum for Diverse Learners 3
SPED 4103 Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Support 3
SPED 4105 Assessment in Special Education 3
SPED 4196 Literacy Instruction for Students with Disabilities [WI] 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
SPED 4801 Senior Seminar and Performance Assessment in Special Education 3
SPED 4888 Student Teaching in Special Education 9
 Credit Hours12
 Total Credit Hours120
1

Completion of 1) MATH 1015, 2) MATH 1021 or EDUC 1016, and 3) ECED 3107 constitutes the waiver for the GenEd Quantitative Literacy (GQ) category if the courses are completed with a C- or better.

2

Completion of 1) SPED 2231, 2) EDUC 2109 and 3) TESL 3631 constitutes the waiver for the GenEd Human Behavior (GB) category if the courses are completed with a C- or better.

3

These courses must be completed with a C- or better to be eligible for Candidacy approval; EDUC 2109 must be completed before Candidacy approval. Pre-Candidacy coursework includes a variety of courses, including a minimum of 1) two college-level math courses totaling at least six credits, 2) one college-level writing/composition course with a minimum of three credits (GenEd Analytical Reading and Writing), and 3) one literature course with a minimum of three credits (Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life or Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good); no 0700 or pre-college level courses can count toward these requirements.

4

Students selecting MATH 1021 should do so in consultation with a CEHD advisor.