B.A.Ed. in Special Education (BAED)

Description

The B.A.E. with a major in special education prepares graduates to be eligible for certification in Mississippi to teach in grades K-12 (mild/moderate disabilities and severe/profound). Graduates may also teach grades 7-12 with supplemental endorsements in subject areas. (See an adviser for more information).

Minimum Total Credit Hours: 122

Degree Requirements

The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to

  1. change or withdraw courses;
  2. change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and
  3. change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.

General Education

Select one of the following First Year Writing I courses:3
HONR 1010
Freshman Honors I
WRIT 1000
Introduction to College Writing
WRIT 1010
First-Year Writing I
Select one of the following First Year Writing II courses:3
LIBA 1020
First Year Seminar
WRIT 1020
First-Year Writing II
HONR 1020
Freshman Honors II
Select six hours of history courses6
Select three hours of MATH 1210+ 13
Select three-four hour course with laboratory in physics, astronomy, or physical science II3
Select a physical science lab to accompany physical science course1
Select a biological science course with an accompanying lab3
Select a biological science lab to accompany biological science course1
Select a three-four hours course in geology, chemistry, or physical science I3-4
Select six hours of literature 2000+6
Select three hours in the fine or performing arts3
The course may be chosen from art history, music, dance, and theatre arts. Studio and workshop courses cannot be used to satisfy this requirement.
Total Hours35-36
1

Does not include MATH 2451 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I or MATH 2452 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II.

General Education II

Select three hours sociology or political science3
GEOG 1010Introduction to Geography3
MATH 2451Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I3
MATH 2452Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II3
MUSC 3290Music for Children3
or EDWP 3400 Music and Movement in Elementary
Total Hours15

Major Requirements

EDSP 3080Introduction to Special Education3
EDSP 3270Classroom Mgt & Behavioral Interventions3
EDSP 3290Character/Assess Indiv with Severe Disab3
EDSP 4070SP ED Law and Procedures3
EDSP 3390Teaching and Learning with Technology3
EDEC 3200Early Childhood Methods3
EDEC 3210Early Childhood Development I3
EDEC 3230Special Ed for Early Childhood Dev3
EDRD 3550Early Literacy Instruction I and II6
EDCI 3520Education, Society, & the K-12 Learner2-3
Total Hours32-33

Major Requirements II

EDSP 3170Action Lab Seminar3
EDSP 3350Assessment of Exceptional Students3
EDSP 4030Instr Strat for Students with Severe Dis3
EDCI 3530Planning & Teaching Strategies for Effec3
EDRD 4000Reading Instruction in the Elementary Sc3
EDSP 4010Collaboration, Consultation, & Teamwork3
EDSP 4100Strategies for the Inclusive Classroom3
EDRD 4140Reading Diagnosis and Intervention3
EDEL 4030Mathematics for the Elementary School3
or EDSE 4450 Special Methods I: Mathematics
EDSP 4520Practicum & Field Exp w/Excep Children3
Total Hours30

Major Requirements III

EDCI 4190Classroom Assessment3
EDLE 4670Student Teaching: Exceptional Students9
Total Hours12

Other Academic Requirements

Admission to Phase II: Professional Education Core

Requirements for admission to teacher education are as follows:

  1. Completion of core curriculum. 
  2. Applicants who apply for admission to Phase II must have a 2.75 grade-point average.
  3. Passing scores on Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (CORE)1
  4. Courses EDCI 3520 Education, Society, & the K-12 Learner and EDSP 3080 Introduction to Special Education are the only professional education courses that may be taken prior to admission to Phase II. A minimum grade of "C" in all professional education courses is required.
1

Exemption: Students who provide proof of an ACT score of at least a 21 overall composite (or SAT equivalent) OR have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a minimum of 60 hours of completed coursework hours are exempt from taking the Praxis CORE. 

Note: A minimum grade of "C" is expected in all professional education courses, content courses, and related courses. If this minimum of "C" is not met, the course(s) must be retaken before enrolling in the next level of professional education courses.

Admission to Phase III: Student Teaching

Applications are available through the Student Advising and Field Experience Office and are due the semester prior to student teaching. To be admitted to student teaching, a student must meet the following requirements:

  1. Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
  2. A minimum grade of "C" in all professional education courses, content courses and related courses with the exception of those required during student teaching. If this minimum of "C" is not met, the course(s) must be retaken before enrolling in the next level of professional education courses.
  3. During the student teaching semester, students must register for student teaching and EDCI 4190 Classroom Assessment. In addition, one 3-hour elective may be taken.
  4. Completion of 15 hours in residency at The University of Mississippi (includes Tupelo, Booneville, Grenada, and DeSoto campuses).
  5. Correspondence courses in education are not accepted.
  6. Evidence of professional liability insurance.