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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 (6 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Type Course Title Credits
  CULT 29535 Education in a Democratic Society 1 3
DD SPED 23000 Introduction to Exceptionalities 1 3
III. ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (23 credits)  
Type Course Title Credits
KMC MATH 14001 Basic Mathematical Concepts I 2 4
KAD MATH 14002 Basic Mathematical Concepts II 2 4
  Kent Core Composition  1 6
  Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts 3
  Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory) 6-7
IV. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (93-101 credits)
  Deaf Education (93)
  American Sign Language/English Interpreting (93)
  Mild/Moderate Language Arts and Reading (101)
  Mild/Moderate Mathematics and Reading (101)
  Mild/Moderate Social Studies and Reading (96)
  Moderate/Intensive Educational Needs (93)
MINIMUM TOTAL 123-131

1. A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned.
2. A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned, with the exception of the American Sign Language/English Interpreting concentration.
 

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.

 

American Sign Language/English Interpreting Concentration

For semester-by-semester course sequencing for this program, view the 2014-2015 Roadmap.

 I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (78 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Type Course Title Credits
  ASL 19201 Elementary American Sign Language I 1 4
    19202 Elementary American Sign Language II 1 4
    29201 Intermediate American Sign Language I  1 3
    29202 Intermediate American Sign Language II  1 3
    39201 Advanced American Sign Language I  1 3
    39202 Advanced American Sign Language II  1 3
    49108 American Sign Language Linguistics I  1 3
    49401 Deaf Culture and Community  1 3
ELR SPED 43092 Deaf Residential School Field Experience  1 1
    43100 Survey of the Interpreting Profession  1 3
    43102 Interpreting Processes I  1 3
    43103 Interpreting Processes II  1 3
    43104 Interpreting Processes III  1 3
    43105 Transliterating  1 3
    43106 School Setting Interpreting  1 3
    43107 Community Setting Interpreting  1 3
    43110 Discourse Analysis for Interpreters  1 3
    43111 The Professional Interpreter  1 3
    43112 Interactive Interpreting  1 3
    43113 American Sign Language to English Interpreting Processes  1 3
ELR   43192 Practicum: Interpreting Process 1(1-9) 9
WIC   43309 Introduction to Deaf Studies 2 3
    43310 Language Development for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students  1 3
    49625 Inquiry Seminar for American Sign Language-English Interpreters  1 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 93

1. A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned.
2. A minimum C (2.000) 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 120 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 2014-2015 Roadmap.

 I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (79 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Type Course Title Credits
  ASL 19201 Elementary American Sign Language I 1 4
    19202 Elementary American Sign Language II 1 4
    29201 Intermediate American Sign Language I 1 3
    29202 Intermediate American Sign Language II 2 3
  CI 47501 Teaching Mathematics in Early and Middle Grades  1 3
    47502 Science Teaching in Early and Middle Grades  1 3
WIC CI
ECED		 47504
40126		 Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle Grades (3)  1
or Developmental Reading and Writing: Early Years (3) 3		 3
  EPSY 29525 Educational Psychology  1 3
  HED 42575 Health and Learning  1 3
  ITEC 19525 Educational Technology  1 3
  SPA 34105 Phonemic Bases of Speech and Language  1 3
    43600 Fundamentals of Educational Audiology  1 3
  SPED 43010 Family and Professional Collaboration  1 3
    43030 Applied Behavior Analysis I: Theory and Techniques  1 3
ELR   43092 Deaf Residential School Field Experience + 1
WIC   43309 Introduction to Deaf Studies 2 3
    43310 Language Development for Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Students 2 3
    43311 Instruction of Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Students with Special Needs 2 3
    43313 Literacy Assessment and Intervention for Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Students 2 6
    43324 Curriculum Methods and Materials for Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Students  2 3
ELR   43392 Practicum: Deaf Education + course is taken twice 4
ELR   43981 Student Teaching in Special Education 3 9
    49525 Inquiry Seminar into Professional Practice  1 3
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 93

1. A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned.
2. 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 American Sign Language 29202.
3. A minimum C (2.000) 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 120 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 2014-2015 Roadmap.

 I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (78 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Type Course Title Credits
  CI 47501 Teaching Mathematics in Early and Middle Grades  1 3
    47502 Science Teaching in Early and Middle Grades  1 3
    47503 Teaching Social Studies in Early and Middle Grades  1 3
    47504 Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle Grades  1 3
  ECED 40105 Appropriate Phonics Instruction for Kindergarten and Primary Children  1 3
WIC   40126 Developmental Reading and Writing Early Years  2 3
  EPSY 29525 Educational Psychology  1 3
  HED 42575 Health and Learning:  Strategies  for Students and Teachers  1 3
  MCED 40007 Teaching Reading with Literature in Middle Childhood  1 3
  SPA 34210 Speech and Language Development  1 3
  ITEC 19525 Educational Technology  1 3
  SPED 43010 Family and Professional Collaboration  1 3
    43020 Assessment in Special Education  1 3
    43030 Applied Behavior Analysis I: Theory and Techniques  1 3
    43031 Applied Behavior Analysis II: Application  1 3
    43040 Language and Reading Special Education 3
    43050 Characteristics of Students with Mild/Moderate Intervention Needs  1 3
    43060 Curriculum Methods in Special Education  1 3
    43062 Curriculum Methods Mild/Moderate Intervention  1 3
    43070 Planning and Programming for Transitions  1 3
ELR   43981 Student Teaching in Special Education + 9
ELR   43992 Field Experience in Special Education + 3
ELR   44092 Field Experience for Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist + 3
    49525 Inquiry Seminar into Professional Practice  1 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 101

1. A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned.
2. A minimum C (2.000) 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 120 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 2014-2015 Roadmap.

 I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (78 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Type Course Title Credits
  CI 47501 Teaching Mathematics in Early and Middle Grades 1 3
    47502 Science Teaching in Early and Middle Grades 1 3
    47503 Teaching Social Studies in Early and Middle Grades 1 3
    47504 Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle Grades 1 3
  ECED 40105 Appropriate Phonics Instruction for Kindergarten and Primary Children 1 3
WIC   40126 Developmental Reading and Writing Early Years 2 3
  EPSY 29525 Educational Psychology  1 3
  HED 42575 Health and Learning:  Strategies  for Students and Teachers 1 3
  MCED 40007 Teaching Reading with Literature in Middle Grades  1 3
  SPA 34210 Speech and Language Development 1 3
  ITEC 19525 Educational Technology 1 3
  SPED 43010 Family and Professional Collaboration 1 3
    43020 Assessment in Special Education 1 3
    43030 Applied Behavior Analysis I: Theory and Techniques 1 3
    43031 Applied Behavior Analysis II: Application 1 3
    43040 Language and Reading Special Education 3
    43050 Characteristics of Students with Mild/Moderate Intervention Needs 1 3
    43060 Curriculum Methods in Special Education 1 3
    43062 Curriculum Methods Mild/Moderate Intervention 1 3
    43070 Planning and Programming for Transitions 1 3
ELR   43981 Student Teaching in Special Education + 9
ELR   43992 Field Experience in Special Education + 3
ELR   44092 Field Experience for Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist + 3
    49525 Inquiry Seminar into Professional Practice 1 3
II. ADDITIONAL CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (23 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
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL 101

1. A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned.
2. A minimum C (2.000) 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 120 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 2014-2015 Roadmap.

 I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (78 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Type Course Title Credits
  CI 47501 Teaching Mathematics in Early and Middle Grades 1 3
    47502 Science Teaching in Early and Middle Grades 1 3
    47503 Teaching Social Studies in Early and Middle Grades 1 3
    47504 Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle Grades 1 3
  ECED 40105 Appropriate Phonics Instruction for Kindergarten and Primary Children 1 3
WIC   40126 Developmental Reading and Writing Early Years 2 3
  EPSY 29525 Educational Psychology 1 3
  HED 42575 Health and Learning:  Strategies  for Students and Teachers 1 3
  MCED 40007 Teaching Reading with Literature in Middle Grades 1 3
  SPA 34210 Speech and Language Development 1 3
  ITEC 19525 Educational Technology 1 3
  SPED 43010 Family and Professional Collaboration 1 3
    43020 Assessment in Special Education 1 3
    43030 Applied Behavior Analysis I: Theory and Techniques 1 3
    43031 Applied Behavior Analysis II: Application 1 3
    43040 Language and Reading in Special Education 3
    43050 Characteristics of Students with Mild/Moderate Intervention Needs 1 3
    43060 Curriculum Methods in Special Education 1 3
    43062 Curriculum Methods Mild/Moderate Intervention 1 3
    43070 Planning and Programming for Transitions 1 3
ELR   43981 Student Teaching in Special Education 3 9
ELR   43992 Field Experience in Special Education 3
ELR   44092 Field Experience for Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist 3
    49525 Inquiry Seminar into Professional Practice 1 3
II. ADDITIONAL CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (18 credits)
Type Course Title Credits
KSS/DG 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/DG   10500 World Politics 3
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL 96

1. A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned.
2. A minimum C (2.000) 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 120 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 2014-2015 Roadmap.

 I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (78 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Type Course Title Credits
  CI 47501 Teaching Mathematics in Early and Middle Grades 1 3
    47504 Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle Grades 1 3
  ECED 40105 Appropriate Phonics Instruction for Kindergarten and Primary Children 1 3
WIC   40126 Developmental Reading and Writing Early Years 2 3
  EPSY 29525 Educational Psychology 1 3
  HED 42575 Health and Learning: Strategies for Students and Teachers 1 3
  PEP 25033 Lifespan Motor Development 1 3
  SPA 34210 Speech and Language Development 1 3
  ITEC 19525 Educational Technology 1 3
  SPED 43010 Family and Professional Collaboration 1 3
    43021 Assessment for Individuals with Moderate to Intensive Needs 1 3
    43030 Applied Behavior Analysis I: Theory and Techniques 1 3
    43031 Applied Behavior Analysis II: Application 1 3
    43040 Language and Reading in Special Education 1 3
    43051 Characteristics of Students with Moderate/Intensive Intervention Needs 1 3
    43060 Curriculum Methods Classroom in Special Education 1 3
    43063 Curriculum Methods Moderate/Intensive Intervention 1 3
    43070 Planning and Programming for Transitions 1 3
    43080 Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities 1 3
    44309 Autism Spectrum Disorders: Theory and Diagnosis 1 3
ELR   43981 Student Teaching in Special Education + 9
ELR   43992 Field Experience in Special Education + 3
ELR   44192 Field Experience for Moderate/Intensive Intervention Specialist + 3
    49525 Inquiry Seminar into Professional Practice  1 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 93

1. A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned.
2. A minimum C (2.000) 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 120 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.