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Type Legend: DD Diversity–Domestic; DG Diversity–Global; ELR Experiential Learning; KAD Kent Core Additional; KBS Kent Core Basic Sciences; KCM Kent Core Composition; KFA Kent Core Fine Arts: KHU Kent Core Humanities; KMC Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning; KSS Kent Core Social Sciences; WIC Writing Intensive

Please read the sections in the University Catalog on Kent Core, diversity, writing-intensive and the experiential learning requirements.

I. DESTINATION KENT STATE: FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE  (1 credit)
Type Course Title Credits
  US 10097 Destination Kent State: First Year Experience 1
II. MAJOR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (24 credits)Courses count in major GPA
Type Course Title Credits
  CULT 29535 Education in a Democratic Society * 3
  ITEC 19525 Educational Technology * 3
DD SPED 23000 Introduction to Exceptionalities * 3
    43010 Family and Professional Collaboration * 3
ELR   43981 Student Teaching in Special Education *** 9
    49525 Inquiry Seminar into Professional Practice * 3
III. ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (23 credits)  
Type Course Title Credits
KMC MATH 14001 Basic Mathematical Concepts I ** 4
KAD MATH 14002 Basic Mathematical Concepts II ** 4
  Kent Core Composition * 6-8
  Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts 3
  Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory) 6-7
IV. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (75-85 credits)
  Deaf Education (75)
  ASL/English Interpreting (75)
  Mild/Moderate Language Arts and Reading (83)
  Mild/Moderate Mathematics and Reading (85)
  Mild/Moderate Social Studies and Reading (78)
  Moderate/Intensive Educational Needs (79)
MINIMUM TOTAL 123-133

* A minimum C (2.0) grade must be earned.
** A minimum C (2.0) grade must be earned, with the exception of the ASL/English Interpreting concentration.
*** A minimum S grade must be earned.

Licensure Requirement (not required for graduation):
Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass specific assessments in order to apply for licensure. See Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type. Taking and passing the licensure tests prior to graduation is encouraged but not required.

 

ASL/English Interpreting Concentration

For semester-by-semester course sequencing for this program, view the 2013-2014 Roadmap.

 I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (60 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Type Course Title Credits
  ASL 19201 Elementary ASL I* 4
    19202 Elementary ASL II * 4
    29201 Intermediate ASL I * 3
    29202 Intermediate ASL II * 3
    39201 Advanced ASL I * 3
    39202 Advanced ASL II * 3
    49108 ASL Linguistics I * 3
    49401 Deaf Culture and Community * 3
  SPA 34104 Speech and Language Development * 3
ELR SPED 43092 Deaf Residential School Field Experience * 1
    43100 Survey of the Interpreting Profession * 3
    43102 Interpreting Processes Deaf Hard/Hearing I * 3
    43103 Interpreting Processes Deaf Hard/Hearing II * 3
    43104 Interpreting Processes III * 3
    43105 Signed English and Other Systems * 3
    43106 Classroom Setting Interpreting * 3
    43107 Non-Classroom Setting Interpreting * 3
    43110 Discourse Analysis for Interpreters * 3
    43111 The Professional Interpreter * 3
WIC   43309 Introduction to Deaf Studies ** 3
II. ADDITIONAL CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (15 credits)
Type Course Title Credits
KSS
DD		 PSYC 11762 General Psychology 3
KAD
DD		 PSYC 20651 Child Psychology 3
  Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts 6
  Kent Core Social Sciences 3
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL 75

* A minimum C (2.0) grade must be earned.
** A minimum C (2.0) grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

Special Concentration Note:
Students who pass 15 credits of non-remedial academic coursework each fall and spring semester and the 1-credit First Year Experience course will accumulate 121 credits in four years. This major requires 123 credits for graduation. Students can stay on track for graduation by:

  • Declaring their major as freshmen and completing all courses in sequence (bear in mind that switching majors may cause a delay in graduation);
  • Prioritizing required courses above electives;
  • Meeting regularly with their academic advisors to stay on track;
  • Passing each required course the first time attempted and maintaining the minimal GPA for the major;
  • Successfully completing more than 15 credit hours of relevant coursework (field-based work, internship) during academic semesters; and/or
  • Completing relevant coursework (field-based work, internship) during summer sessions.

 

Deaf Education Concentration

For semester-by-semester course sequencing for this program, view the 2013-2014 Roadmap.

 I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (61 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Type Course Title Credits
  ASL 19201 Elementary ASL I * 4
    19202 Elementary ASL II * 4
    29201 Intermediate ASL I * 3
    29202 Intermediate ASL II ** 3
  CI 47501 Teaching Mathematics in Early and Middle Grades * 3
    47502 Science Teaching in Early and Middle Grades * 3
WIC CI

ECED		 47504

40126		 Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle Grades (3) *
or
Developmental Reading and Writing: Early Years (3) ***		 3
  EPSY 29525 Educational Psychology * 3
  HED 42575 Health and Learning * 3
  SPA 34105 Phonemic Bases of Speech and Language * 3
    43600 Fundamentals of Educational Audiology * 3
  SPED 43030 Applied Behavior Analysis I: Theory and Techniques * 3
ELR   43092 Deaf Residential School Field Experience + 1
WIC   43309 Introduction to Deaf Studies ** 3
    43310 Language Development for Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Students ** 3
    43311 Instruction of Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Students with Special Needs ** 3
    43313 Literacy Assessment and Intervention for Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Students ** 6
    43324 Curriculum Methods and Materials for Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Students ** 3
ELR   43392 Practicum: Deaf Education +              course is taken twice 4
II. ADDITIONAL CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (14 credits)
Type Course Title Credits
  Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts 6
  Kent Core Social Sciences 6
  Kent Core Additional 2
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL 75

* A minimum C (2.0) grade must be earned.
** A minimum B (3.0) grade must be earned in SPED 43309, SPED 43310, SPED 43311, SPED 43313 and SPED 43324. A minimum B- (2.7) grade must be earned in ASL 29202.
*** A minimum C (2.0) grade must be earned in ECED 40126 or SPED 43309 to fulfill writing-intensive requirement.
+ A minimum S grade must be earned.

Special Concentration Note:
Students who pass 15 credits of non-remedial academic coursework each fall and spring semester and the 1-credit First Year Experience course will accumulate 121 credits in four years. This major requires 123 credits for graduation. Students can stay on track for graduation by:

  • Declaring their major as freshmen and completing all courses in sequence (bear in mind that switching majors may cause a delay in graduation);
  • Prioritizing required courses above electives;
  • Meeting regularly with their academic advisors to stay on track;
  • Passing each required course the first time attempted and maintaining the minimal GPA for the major;
  • Successfully completing more than 15 credit hours of relevant coursework (field-based work, internship) during academic semesters; and/or
  • Completing relevant coursework (field-based work, internship) during summer sessions.

 

Mild/Moderate Language Arts and Reading Concentration

For semester-by-semester course sequencing for this program, view the 2013-2014 Roadmap.

 I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (60 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Type Course Title Credits
  CI 47501 Teaching Mathematics in Early and Middle Grades * 3
    47502 Science Teaching in Early and Middle Grades * 3
    47503 Teaching Social Studies in Early and Middle Grades * 3
    47504 Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle Grades * 3
  ECED 40105 Appropriate Phonics Instruction for Kindergarten and Primary Children * 3
WIC   40126 Developmental Reading and Writing Early Years ** 3
  EPSY 29525 Educational Psychology * 3
  HED 42575 Health and Learning:  Strategies  for Students and Teachers * 3
  MCED 40007 Teaching Reading with Literature in Middle Childhood * 3
  SPA 34104 Speech and Language Development * 3
  SPED 43020 Assessment in Special Education * 3
    43030 Applied Behavior Analysis I: Theory and Techniques * 3
    43031 Applied Behavior Analysis II: Application * 3
    43040 Language and Reading Special Education 3
    43050 Characteristics of Students with Mild/Moderate Intervention Needs * 3
    43060 Curriculum Methods in Special Education * 3
    43062 Curriculum Methods Mild/Moderate Intervention * 3
    43070 Planning and Programming for Transitions * 3
ELR   43992 Field Experience in Special Education + 3
ELR   44092 Field Experience for Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist + 3
II. ADDITIONAL CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (23 credits)
Type Course Title Credits
  ENG 25002 Literature in English II 3
  Choose from the following: 3
  ENG 21001 Introduction to Ethnic Literature of the United States (3)  
    21002 Introduction to Women's Literature (3)  
  Choose from the following: 3
KHU ENG 22071 Great Books to 1700 (3)  
KHU   22072 Great Books since 1700 (3)  
  Choose from the following: 3
  ENG 31001 Fundamentals of English Grammar (3)  
    31003 Linguistics (3)  
  Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts 3
  Kent Core Social Sciences 6
  Kent Core Additional 2
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL 83

* A minimum C (2.0) grade must be earned.
** A minimum C (2.0) grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
+ A minimum S grade must be earned.

Special Concentration Note:
Students who pass 15 credits of non-remedial academic coursework each fall and spring semester and the 1-credit First Year Experience course will accumulate 121 credits in four years. This major requires 131 credits for graduation. Students can stay on track for graduation by:

  • Declaring their major as freshmen and completing all courses in sequence (bear in mind that switching majors may cause a delay in graduation);
  • Prioritizing required courses above electives;
  • Meeting regularly with their academic advisors to stay on track;
  • Passing each required course the first time attempted and maintaining the minimal GPA for the major;
  • Successfully completing more than 15 credit hours of relevant coursework (field-based work, internship) during academic semesters; and/or
  • Completing relevant coursework (field-based work, internship) during summer sessions.

 

 

Mild/Moderate Mathematics and Reading Concentration

For semester-by-semester course sequencing for this program, view the 2013-2014 Roadmap.

 I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (60 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Type Course Title Credits
  CI 47501 Teaching Mathematics in Early and Middle Grades * 3
    47502 Science Teaching in Early and Middle Grades * 3
    47503 Teaching Social Studies in Early and Middle Grades * 3
    47504 Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle Grades * 3
  ECED 40105 Appropriate Phonics Instruction for Kindergarten and Primary Children * 3
WIC   40126 Developmental Reading and Writing Early Years ** 3
  EPSY 29525 Educational Psychology * 3
  HED 42575 Health and Learning:  Strategies  for Students and Teachers * 3
  MCED 40007 Teaching Reading with Literature in Middle Grades * 3
  SPA 34104 Speech and Language Development * 3
  SPED 43020 Assessment in Special Education * 3
    43030 Applied Behavior Analysis I: Theory and Techniques * 3
    43031 Applied Behavior Analysis II: Application * 3
    43040 Language and Reading Special Education 3
    43050 Characteristics of Students with Mild/Moderate Intervention Needs * 3
    43060 Curriculum Methods in Special Education * 3
    43062 Curriculum Methods Mild/Moderate Intervention * 3
    43070 Planning and Programming for Transitions * 3
ELR   43992 Field Experience in Special Education + 3
ELR   44092 Field Experience for Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist + 3
II. ADDITIONAL CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (25 credits)
Type Course Title Credits
KMC MATH 11010 Algebra for Calculus 3
KAD   11022 Trigonometry 3
KMC   12002 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 5
  Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts 6
  Kent Core Social Sciences 6
  General Electives 2
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL 85

* A minimum C (2.0) grade must be earned.
** A minimum C (2.0) grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
+ A minimum S grade must be earned.

Special Concentration Note:
Students who pass 15 credits of non-remedial academic coursework each fall and spring semester and the 1-credit First Year Experience course will accumulate 121 credits in four years. This major requires 133 credits for graduation. Students can stay on track for graduation by:

  • Declaring their major as freshmen and completing all courses in sequence (bear in mind that switching majors may cause a delay in graduation);
  • Prioritizing required courses above electives;
  • Meeting regularly with their academic advisors to stay on track;
  • Passing each required course the first time attempted and maintaining the minimal GPA for the major;
  • Successfully completing more than 15 credit hours of relevant coursework (field-based work, internship) during academic semesters; and/or
  • Completing relevant coursework (field-based work, internship) during summer sessions.

 

 

Mild/Moderate Social Studies and Reading Concentration

For semester-by-semester course sequencing for this program, view the 2013-2014 Roadmap.

 I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (60 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Type Course Title Credits
  CI 47501 Teaching Mathematics in Early and Middle Grades * 3
    47502 Science Teaching in Early and Middle Grades * 3
    47503 Teaching Social Studies in Early and Middle Grades * 3
    47504 Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle Grades * 3
  ECED 40105 Appropriate Phonics Instruction for Kindergarten and Primary Children * 3
WIC   40126 Developmental Reading and Writing Early Years ** 3
  EPSY 29525 Educational Psychology * 3
  HED 42575 Health and Learning:  Strategies  for Students and Teachers * 3
  MCED 40007 Teaching Reading with Literature in Middle Grades * 3
  SPA 34104 Speech and Language Development * 3
  SPED 43020 Assessment in Special Education * 3
    43030 Applied Behavior Analysis I: Theory and Techniques * 3
    43031 Applied Behavior Analysis II: Application * 3
    43040 Language and Reading in Special Education 3
    43050 Characteristics of Students with Mild/Moderate Intervention Needs * 3
    43060 Curriculum Methods in Special Education * 3
    43062 Curriculum Methods Mild/Moderate Intervention * 3
    43070 Planning and Programming for Transitions * 3
ELR   43992 Field Experience in Special Education 3
ELR   44092 Field Experience for Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist 3
II. ADDITIONAL CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (18 credits)
Type Course Title Credits
KSS GEOG 17063 World Geography 3
KHU
DG		 HIST 11050 World History: Ancient and Medieval 3
KHU
DG		   11051 World History: Modern 3
KHU
DD		   12070 History of United States: The Formative Period 3
KSS POL 10100 American Politics 3
KAD   10500 World Politics 3
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL 78

* A minimum C (2.0) grade must be earned.
** A minimum C (2.0) grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

Special Concentration Note:
Students who pass 15 credits of non-remedial academic coursework each fall and spring semester and the 1-credit First Year Experience course will accumulate 121 credits in four years. This major requires 133 credits for graduation. Students can stay on track for graduation by:

  • Declaring their major as freshmen and completing all courses in sequence (bear in mind that switching majors may cause a delay in graduation);
  • Prioritizing required courses above electives;
  • Meeting regularly with their academic advisors to stay on track;
  • Passing each required course the first time attempted and maintaining the minimal GPA for the major;
  • Successfully completing more than 15 credit hours of relevant coursework (field-based work, internship) during academic semesters; and/or
  • Completing relevant coursework (field-based work, internship) during summer sessions.

 

 

Moderate/Intensive Educational Needs Concentration

For semester-by-semester course sequencing for this program, view the 2013-2014 Roadmap.

 I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (64 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Type Course Title Credits
  ASL 19201 Elementary ASL I * 4
  CI 47501 Teaching Mathematics in Early and Middle Grades * 3
    47502

47503		 Science Teaching in Early and Middle Grades (3) *
or
Teaching Social Studies in Early and Middle Grades (3) *		 3
    47504 Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle Grades * 3
  ECED 40105 Appropriate Phonics Instruction for Kindergarten and Primary Children * 3
WIC   40126 Developmental Reading and Writing Early Years ** 3
  EPSY 29525 Educational Psychology * 3
  HED 42575 Health and Learning: Strategies for Students and Teachers * 3
  PEP 25033 Lifespan Motor Development * 3
  SPA 34104 Speech and Language Development * 3
  SPED 43020 Assessment in Special Education * 3
    43030 Applied Behavior Analysis I: Theory and Techniques * 3
    43031 Applied Behavior Analysis II: Application * 3
    43040 Language and Reading Special Education * 3
    43051 Characteristics of Students with Moderate/Intensive Intervention Needs * 3
    43060 Curriculum/Methods Classroom Instruction: Mild/Moderate Intervention * 3
    43063 Curriculum Methods Moderate/Intensive Intervention * 3
    43070 Planning and Programming for Transitions * 3
    43080 Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities * 3
ELR   43992 Field Experience in Special Education + 3
ELR   44192 Field Experience for Moderate/Intensive Intervention Specialist + 3
II. ADDITIONAL CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (15 credits)
Type Course Title Credits
KAD COMM 15000 Introduction to Human Communication 3
  Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts 6
  Kent Core Social Sciences 6
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL 79

* A minimum C (2.0) grade must be earned.
** A minimum C (2.0) grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
+ A minimum S grade must be earned.

Special Concentration note:
Students who pass 15 credits of non-remedial academic coursework each fall and spring semester and the 1-credit First Year Experience course will accumulate 121 credits in four years. This major requires 127 credits for graduation. Students can stay on track for graduation by:

  • Declaring their major as freshmen and completing all courses in sequence (bear in mind that switching majors may cause a delay in graduation);
  • Prioritizing required courses above electives;
  • Meeting regularly with their academic advisors to stay on track;
  • Passing each required course the first time attempted and maintaining the minimal GPA for the major;
  • Successfully completing more than 15 credit hours of relevant coursework (field-based work, internship) during academic semesters; and/or
  • Completing relevant coursework (field-based work, internship) during summer sessions.