Bachelor of Science in Education in Special Education K-12 Online

Instruction specific to teaching children with disabilities; skills for the identification and remediation of educational, psychological and social needs of learners with disabilities and/or gifted; discusses the special education process, impact of state and federal special education laws and policies. This course will include the preparation work necessary for formal admission to the teacher education program. This includes: completion of Career Awareness Inventory, application for admission to the teacher education program with required documentation and scheduling/ completing the department virtual interview.

Theories of reading and the reading process. Provides a brief history of current trends in reading instruction, specifically for teaching students with disabilities. Includes 10 hours of fieldwork. Prerequisites: ELSE 3643, Admission to the Teacher Education Program.

Introduction to exceptional students, with the major focus on serving these individuals in regular education classroom environments. Must have passed writing portion of PRAXIS 1.

Evidence-based teaching strategies for teaching students with significant cognitive disabilities.

Comprehensive survey of methods and materials in major curricular areas relevant to the instruction of K-12 special needs students with mild to moderate disabilities.

An introduction to the basics of autism spectrum disorders, covering historical perspectives, current definitions, characteristics and methodology. Emphasis will be placed on incidence and prevalence of trends, evidence-based practices, and assessment and progress monitoring.

Techniques and strategies in identifying, recording, evaluating, and changing social and academic behaviors of students with exceptional learning and behavior needs including theories and approaches for managing the special education classroom.

Models, theories, philosophies, and research methods for evidence-based practices in special education.

Collection and use of academic and behavioral data for special education purposes and application of assessment results.

Survey of the causes, problems, and characteristics of emotional and behavior disorders in children and adolescents, and best practices for teachers.

Assistive technology for persons with disabilities at all levels and ages, in a variety of categories.

History, nature, characteristics, and needs of students with exceptionalities, including neuromotor impairments; orthopedic, musculoskeletal, and sensory disorders; and degenerative and terminal diseases.

The special education classification process, and laws and cases impacting special education.

Strategies for developing culturally appropriate family-professional partnerships to benefit children with special needs.

Field-based experience designed to provide teacher candidates with the opportunity to apply knowledge gained through coursework in an elementary special education setting (K-6) that entails 30 hours of on-site practicum work.

Directed teaching under the supervision of a qualified teacher at the elementary school level.

Identification of skill deficiencies, modification of curriculum, designing and implementation of instructional strategies for learners evidencing disabilities in reading and language arts. Restricted to Special Education K-12 majors.

Directed teaching under the supervision of a qualified teacher at the secondary school level.

Effective K-12 math instructional and assessment strategies for exceptional learners. Restricted to Special Education K-12 majors.

Field-based experience designed to provide teacher candidates with the opportunity to apply knowledge gained through coursework in a secondary special education setting (7-12) that entails 30 hours of on-site practicum work.

Techniques of systematic behavioral analysis and intervention for students at-risk for school failure or students with disabilities. Emphasis is placed on both direct and consultative interventions. Prerequisites C or better in ELSE 3643, ELSE 3223 and Admission to Teacher Education program.

Sets, logic, and numbers with emphasis on the axiomatic development of the real numbers. Prerequisite, with a C or better in MATH 1023 or MATH 1043.

Mathematical systems, continued development of real numbers, specifically rational numbers, geometry, and measurement with applications. Prerequisite, C or better in MATH 2113.

UNITED STATES HISTORY. An advanced survey of Arkansas history from prehistoric times to the present with an emphasis on political, economic and social/cultural themes. Required of BSE Social Science majors.

Required course for all first semester freshmen. Course content is centered around the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful ASU student, including academic performance, problem solving, critical thinking, self-management and group building skills, university policies and other relevant issues.

Study and practice of fundamentals of written communication, including principles of grammar, punctuation, spelling, organization, and careful analytical reading. Prerequisite, with grade of C or better, for ENG 1013.

Continues the practice of ENG 1003 to develop further the skills learned in that course. Based on reading and discussion of various types of writing, the students’ essays will provide practice in different kinds of rhetorical development, including research and documentation.

Equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices, and miscellaneous topics. No credit given if taken following MATH 1054.

Quantitative Reasoning Quantitative reasoning as the approach to understanding relationships using mathematical and algebraic methodologies. Contemporary topics will be used to identify, analyze, generalize, and communicate quantitative relationships.

Course Description: Introduction to major artists, media, styles and works of art within their cultural and historical contexts for the non-art major.

Introduction to the analysis and interpretation of literary works from several historical periods ranging from early civilizations through the Renaissance.

Introduction to the analysis and interpretation of literary works from several historical periods ranging from the Renaissance to the present.

An introduction to music for the listener who has had no formal musical training or experience. A study of musical styles and composers and their cultural and historical contexts.

Basic problems of philosophy based upon readings in the works of selected leading philosophers. A prerequisite for upper level philosophy. Fall, Spring.

Introduction to aesthetic and critical appreciation of the art of theatre through lecture, live and video performance, and discussion.

The constitution, government, and politics of the United States.

United States history. Social, economic, and political developments from Columbus to the end of Reconstruction.

Social, economic, and political developments from Reconstruction to the present. Fall, Spring, Summer.

The pre-modern world, with emphasis on the economic, political, and cultural processes that shaped societies before the rise of global interdependence.

The modern world, with emphasis on the economic, political, and cultural processes that have increased global interdependence.

The major characteristics and processes of life emphasizing the human organism. Promotes understanding of diversity and unity among living organisms with focus on ecological interactions and responsibilities of people within their social and natural environment. Lecture three hours per week. Special course fees may apply. Must be taken with BIO 1001.

Laboratory, must be taken with BIO 1003. There will be a fee when purchasing the LabKit. Please visit the tuition and fees page for pricing.

An introduction to selected fundamental concepts including dimensional analysis, mole concept, atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, intermolecular interactions, gases, mixtures, kinetics, equilibrium and acid base chemistry. Fall, Summer.

Special course fees apply. Prerequisite or co-requisite of CHEM 1043. Fall, Summer.

This course focuses on the theory and practice of communication in interpersonal, small groups and public speaking contexts, emphasizing proficiency in message organization, delivery, and critical thinking.