Special Education Minor (Non-Licensure)

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The minor in Special Education is designed to prepare teachers, physical educators, counselors, and professionals to work with individuals with exceptional needs in educational, therapeutic, and recreational settings. Candidates should understand that this 18 hour course of study fulfills MSU Denver’s requirements for a minor, but it does not lead to licensure. A grade of C- or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the minor. Admission to the School of Education will be required to complete this minor. Visit the School of Education website for more information.

Special Education Minor Courses:

SED 3600 - Exceptional Learners in the Classroom Credits: 3

PLUS a minimum of 15 hours selected in consultation with a Special Education advisor, from the following courses:

SED 2200 - Social Justice and Disability Issues for Educators Credits: 3
SED 2700 - Social/Emotional Development and Disorders Credits: 3
SED 3050 - Assessment and Instructional Planning Credits: 3
SED 3250 - Effective Behavioral Support Systems Credits: 3
SED 3550 - Introduction to Inclusive Supports and Services for Students with Significant Needs Credits: 3
SED 3625 - Instructional Methods for Supporting Students with Disabilities Credits: 3
SED 3650 - Understanding Special Education Law and the IEP Credits: 3
SED 3675 - Transition Planning for Inclusive Adulthoods Credits: 3
SED 3820 - Elementary Literacy: Intervention and Instruction for Students with Diverse Learning Needs Credits: 3
SED 3950 - Mathematics Instruction for Students with Disabilities Credits: 3
SED 4200 - Reading Disabilities and Content Instruction Credits: 3
SED 4300 - Assessment and Methods for Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Credits: 3

Special Education Minor (Non-Licensure)

Special Education Minor Courses:

PLUS a minimum of 15 hours selected in consultation with a Special Education advisor, from the following courses:

Total for Minor: 18