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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Education and Human Development, Special Education BA

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Introduction

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The need for highly qualified, culturally and linguistically responsive special education teachers is on the rise in Colorado and the nation. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is estimated that nearly 280,000 special education teaching positions will need to be filled over the next decade (2016). The Special Education track of CU Denver’s bachelor’s degree in Education and Human Development prepares students to step into these roles and address the exceptional learning needs of individuals ages five to 21.

The Special Education program combines cutting-edge research with real classroom experiences. You will learn from faculty who are locally, nationally and internationally recognized for their research and innovation. They will provide you with critical knowledge and interventions to teach students with exceptional learning needs. You will be able to apply your new knowledge through frequent, powerful hands-on classroom experiences, and benefit from the advantage of our rich 20-year history of school and community partnerships.

The program is designed to enhance your ability to effectively support diverse, urban students with disabilities in K-12 public schools and alternative settings. Faculty members will foster your growth as a teacher and educational leader who promotes inclusion and equity for all. This program strives to help you:

  • Gain a holistic understanding of special education
  • Collaborate with schools and communities
  • Engage in culturally and linguistically responsive teaching and leadership

Program Delivery

  • This is an on-campus program with a variety of delivery options for many of our courses including hybrid, evening, weekend and online courses.

Declaring This Major

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General Requirements

To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the three areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements.

Program Requirements

  1. Students must complete a total of 125 semester hours for the EDHD - Special Education Track
  2. Students must take the Praxis II Exam during their Junior year to complete licensure requirements.
  3. Application to the senior Professional Year is required. After successfully completing the first 3 years of the program, all students must apply for admission into the Professional Year. Requirements for admission include a 3.0 GPA, positive letters of recommendation, successful evaluations of earlier clinical experiences, and a successful interview. (Students with a lower GPA may be considered under certain conditions. Please see SEHD website.)
  4. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for all courses applying to EDHD - Special Education requirements.
  5. Students must complete and maintain a 3.0 minimum grade point average in Professional Year coursework to complete licensure requirements. Please see an advisor for more information on this requirement.
  6. Transfer courses must be approved by faculty and/or advisor to apply to the major.
  7. An application process is required to continue into your last professional year (last year of your program).

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