Minor Requirements

The curriculum for the undergraduate minor will vary some based on the career path of those pursuing the minor. All students will take four required courses (12 credit hours). Those pursuing the Learning Behavior Specialist Endorsement from the Illinois State Board of Education will be required to take the six courses (18 credit hours). Those students who are pursuing a related career, for example as an art therapist, will be able to take two electives in addition to the four required courses.

The following courses are required for the completion of the minor.

Four Required Courses

SEDU 322 Exceptional Students: Characteristics and the Special Education Process (3)

SEDU 356 Collaboration and Adaptation in General Education Settings (3)

SEDU 359 Managing Challenging Behaviors

SEDU 370 Planning and Assessment in Special Education

Additional Required Courses for those pursuing the Illinois State Board of Education LBS 1 Endorsement

These courses can be taken as electives by all other students seeking the special education minor.

SEDU 372 Academic Methods for Middle and Secondary Students with Disabilities (3)

SEDU 376 Academic Methods for Early Childhood-Elementary Level with Disabilities

SEDU 374 Curriculum and Methods for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities (3

Additional Electives

HS 320 Disability Studies

HS 322 Disability Support Services