UNOFFICIAL
Form updated 2.28.18
Course work subject to change
SPECIAL EDUCATION - Fall 2018 Summer 2019
PALMETTO COLLEGE at USC Aiken
Name:
GENERAL EDUCATION: 52-56 credits
Term
Credit
ENGL 101: Composition (C or better req.)
3
ENGL 102: Composition/Literature (Prereq: ENGL101. C or better req.)
3
MATH 108: College Algebra or Higher (Prereq: Depending on course. C or better req.)
3
STAT 201: Elementary Statistics (Prereq: C or better in MATH 108 or consent of Dept.)
3
COMM 241: Public Speaking or COMM 201: Interpersonal Comm. (C or better req.)
ǂ
3
TWO Foreign Language courses (Must be two courses in same language)
3-4*
3-4*
ONE Biological Science course**
ONE Chemistry, Physics, Geology, or Astronomy course**
ONE Social or Behavioral Science course
3
PSYC 101: Introductory Psychology
3
ONE of the following: PSYC 310: Developmental Psychology, or
PSY 410: Psychology of Adolescence (Prereq: PSYC 310) or EDPY 330: Lifespan Growth and Development
3
THREE Humanities courses
3
3
3
HIST 101: World Civilization I or HIST 102: World Civilization II
3
POLI 201: American Govt., HIST 201: American History I or HIST 202: American History II
3
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
Non-Western req. (3 credits):
Writing Intensive Crs.
1.
2.
ICE Credits (8 max)
Writing Proficiency Passed
Praxis Core Completed
GPA (2.75 or higher)
* Transferred three (3) credit hour courses will be accepted where indicated. ** One Natural Science course must have a lab ǂ Public Speaking preferred
UNOFFICIAL
EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 126-129 credits
A. P
RE
-P
ROFESSIONAL
P
ROGRAM
R
EQUIREMENTS
(13-14 Credits)
C
or better required
~ PRAXIS Core exam for Reading, Writing, and Math must be taken in the Pre-Professional semester.~
Term Credit
ONE of the following:
EDUC 210: Observation and Analysis in the Clinical Setting OR EDSE 311: Introduction to Adolescent Education
(EDUC 110L applicable if taken as a Teacher Cadet) ~ 20 hours of in-class observation required ~
1-2
EDFN 321: Dynamics of American Public Education
3
EDEX 200: Introduction to People with Exceptionalities
3
EDEC 211: Family Life in Early Childhood Education
3
3
~ Student must apply for the Professional Program at the end of the Pre-Professional Semester ~
B. PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM YEAR 1 (31 Credits) C or better required
Year 1: Fall I (6 credits)
Term Credit
3
3
Year 1: Fall II (7 credits)
Term Credit
EDEX 440: Assistive Technology for Diverse Populations
3
3
1
Year 1: Fall Full Semester (3 credits)
Term Credit
EDRD 423: Content Area Reading and Writing
(Prereq: EDRD 430 and Admission to Prof. Prog./Education)
3
(7 credits)
Term Credit
3
3
1
Year 1: Spring II (8 credits)
3
1
3
1
UNOFFICIAL
GENERAL ELECTIVES (None required)
Term
Credit
PROFFESIONAL PROGRAM and CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
P
RAXIS Core Completed
Professional Program Application Submitted
PRAXIS II: Subject Area Exams Completed
Internship Application Submitted
PRAXIS II: Principles of Teaching and Learning Exam Completed
Graduation Application Submitted
C. PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM YEAR 2 (31 Credits) C or better required
(6 credits)
Term Credit
3
3
Year 2: Fall II (7 credits)
Term Credit
3
1
3
Year 2: Fall Full Semester (3 credits)
Term Credit
3
Year 2: Spring Full Semester (15 credits)
Term Credit
(Prereq: Admisison to the Prof. Prog. and Admission to Internship in Special
3
12
For more information, contact the USC Aiken Palmetto College Coordinator at PC@usca.edu
USC AIKEN PALMETTO COLLEGE PROGRAM SPECIFICS
In addition to the required courses listed on the previous pages, the USC Aiken Palmetto Special
Education Degree Completion Program has other requirements to complete the degree and meet state
certification standards. In addition, there are certain technological requirements necessary to be
successful in the program.
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
These are requirements all USC Aiken students must complete in order to be eligible for graduation.
Some requirements are adapted for Palmetto College students.
N
on-Western Requirement: All USCA students are required to take one course considered Non-
Western. Ideally, this requirement is met with another required course. However, if you have
transferred courses into all of the areas where this requirement can be met, you will have to
take a separate Non-Western course. Your Palmetto College Advisor will help you identify areas
where this requirement can be met.
Writing Intensive (WI): USC Aiken Palmetto College students are required to complete two
Writing Intensive courses once ENGL 101 and 102 are complete. As is the case with the Non-
Western, this requirement should be combined with courses you already need. Your adviso
r
w
ill notify you which courses are Writing Intensive. This requirement can only be met through
USC Aiken. In addition, this requirement must be completed before you may apply for the
Internship Program.
I
nter-Curricular Enrichment (ICE): These are lectures and other events delivered online. USC
Aiken Palmetto College students need to complete a maximum of eight ICE events over th
e
course of the program. Although, fewer may be required based on pre-USC Aiken credits hours.
Students receive credit by viewing podcasts and submitting a written description of the
lecture/event. This requirement can only be met through USC Aiken.
Wr
iting Proficiency Requirement: All USC Aiken students must demonstrate an ability to write
on a collegiate level. To meet this requirement, you must submit a writing portfolio (three
p
apers previously written and one reflective essay). Student who do not pass the Writing
Portfolio must take ENGL 201: Writing in the University. Your Palmetto College advisor w
ill
d
iscuss this in more detail as you move through the program. In addition, this requirement
must be completed before you may apply for the Internship Program.
For more information, contact the USC Aiken Palmetto College Coordinator at PC@usca.edu
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
These are requirements all USC Aiken education majors must complete in order to be admitted to
and continue in the School of Education Professional Program.
Complete PRAXIS Core Exam: Education Majors are required to pass all three sections (math,
writing, and reading) of the Praxis Core Test before being admitted to the professional program.
Applicants who have an 1100 on the 2-part SAT, 1650 on the 3-part SAT, or 24 on the ACT are
exempt from taking the Praxis I exam. Find out more on the School of Education webpage
.
Submit Professional Program Application: The baccalaureate curricula of the School of
E
ducation are divided into general education and professional training. Any student who fulfills
the admission requirements of the University may enroll in the pre-professional curriculum.
Curricula designated as professional education courses are limited to candidates who have been
formally accepted into the USC Aiken Professional Education Program. The Program Advisor
will provide more information as the student approaches this deadline.
Complete PRAXIS II Exams: The Praxis II Subject Area Exam(s) and the Principles of Teaching &
Learning (PLT) exams must be passed prior to state teacher certification. It is recommended
that teacher candidates take the Subject Area exam(s) prior to internship and the PLT during
i
nternship.
Apply for Internship (student teaching): Students are required to complete 12 Internship credit
hours. This is required for the degree and state certification. Students in the Palmetto Colleg
e
P
rogram may complete the internship in a school in which they are working or in a school in
their area. The Director of Field Experience will assist students with finding placements. Find
out more on the School of Education webpage
.
T
ECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTANCE LEARNERS
These are the general technology needs for the USC Aiken Palmetto College program. All course content
will be via Blackboard, which is offered through USC Aiken once you are enrolled into the program. In
addition, some courses require more specific software, which is often available free or bundled with the
cost of additional course materials.
Hardware:
Reliable computer with sound and video playing capabilities
Broadband Internet connection (DSL, cable, satellite)
Webcam for interacting online and accessing remote support
Browsers:
Mozilla Firefox v. 7 or later OR latest version of Internet Explorer available for your operating
system (IE 9 for Windows Vista and IE 11 for Windows 7, 8.1, and 10)
Other Browser Requirements:
Adobe Flash
Javascript Enabled
Software:
Microsoft Office 2016 (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access). Available free for Windows and
Mac through USC Aiken.