Special Education Minor

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Requirements for a Minor in Special Education:

Illinois State Standards require knowledge and skill in the area of special education. This minor does not lead to full Special Education Licensure, however.

Eighteen (18) Hours Are Required for a Special Education Minor:

SPE 229 - Survey of Exceptional Students 3 Credit(s)
SPE 235 - Diagnosis & Evaluation of Students with Disabilities 3 Credit(s)
SPE 239 - Characteristics of Students with Special Needs 3 Credit(s)
SPE 310 - Instructional Methods 3 Credit(s)
SPE 465 - W: Effective Inclusion 3 Credit(s)
and 3 additional credit hours in special education.

Note:

As noted above, courses needed for the basic endorsement in special education are included in the minor.

Advanced Placement:

Certain Bonaventure Program requirements of the University may be fulfilled with credit by examination. However, no courses in professional or special education may be replaced by credit by examination.