Multidisciplinary Studies with Special Education Teaching Licensure (B.A. in Multidisciplinary Studies)

This program of study allows students to complete a baccalaureate degree in multidisciplinary studies and also be licensed to teach special education, general curriculum, in grades K-12, at the end of four years. Students pursuing licensure in this manner complete all requirements necessary for Virginia licensure, including field experience and student teaching, at the end of four years.

Admission Requirements: Students in this program must seek admission to the teacher licensure program and apply for student teaching. See the education section for admission requirements and procedures.

Degree Planning: Students in this program must take courses as specified to ensure fulfillment of state licensure requirements. In addition to working with an advisor in multidisciplinary studies, students should see an education advisor in the School of Education and Human Services for further assistance in degree planning.

Also, course rotations vary and not every course is available each semester. Course rotations are specified in the Course Descriptions. Individual advising is important to ensure meeting all major and teaching licensure requirements.

Minimum Grade Requirements: A grade of a C or better is required in professional studies courses. Professional studies courses are those associated with teacher preparation. An overall 2.5 GPA is required.

Degree Requirements — Multidisciplinary Studies with Special Education Teaching Licensure

This degree requires 120 credits.

Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements

See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core for details.

Major Requirements

To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core and/or University Requirements. Some coursework fulfills teaching licensure requirements as specified by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

ED 219	Current Research, Trends, and Legal Issues in Special Education	3
ED 200	Foundations of Teaching and Learning	3
ED 250L	Technology for the K-12 Classroom	1
ED 301	Foundation of Literacy Development *	3
ED 323	Literacy Instruction: Diagnosis and Corrective Strategies	3
ED 329	Collaborative Models for Special Education	3
ED 339	Individualized Education Programs and Strategies for the General Curriculum	3
ED 345	Transition, Family, and Community Services for Individuals with Disabilities	3
ED 349	Strategies for Behavior Management for the Special Educator	3
ED 351	Assessment to Support Learning in K-12 Classroom	3
ED 460	Student Teaching *	6
EN 301	The Writing Process: Theory and Practice *	3
MDS 480	Senior Seminar *	3
PSY 110	Human Growth and Development *	3
PSY 341	Psychology of Individuals with Exceptionalities *	3

ED 349 and ED 460 must be taken at the same time.

Twenty-one (21) credits in one of the following: biology, English, history, or mathematics, with at least two (2) classes at the 300+ level

Sample Degree Plan — Multidisciplinary Studies with Special Education Teaching Licensure

Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.

Year One — Fall

EN 101	Composition I *	3
HI	Introductory History (HI-1) core course *	3
MA	Mathematics (MT) core course *	3-4
	Introductory Social Science (SS-1) core course *	3
DSC 101	DISCOVER First-Year Seminar *	3

EN 101: WR core course

Year One — Spring

PSY 110	Human Growth and Development *	3
EN 102	Composition II *	3
	Natural Science (NS) core course with lab *
TRS 100	Theological Inquiry *	3
	One (1) elective	3

PSY 110: SS-1 core course

EN 102: WR core course

TRS 100: TRS-1 core course