Programs in Special Education

The purpose of this minor is to provide undergraduate students with an overview of the field of special education. An interdisciplinary program of required and elective courses ensures that students are exposed to a variety of courses pertaining to disability in our society

Competencies attained by students completing this minor are of both a theoretical and practical nature and stimulate student interest in occupations serving individuals with disabilities. Direct contacts with individuals with disabilities are designed to help students determine if working in the area of special education is a career choice.

Required Courses

Course	Description	Units
PSY 200	General Psychology **	3
CD 300	Human Communicative Development & Discorders * (Fall only)	3
PSY 431	Development Psychology / *	3
SPED 330	Introduction to Disabilities * (Fall only)	3
	Total required Units	12

Electives
To be selected from among the following courses or other
electives selected upon advisement

Course	Description	Units
SPED 310	Exploring Visual Impairment * (Fall only)	3
SPED 370	Young Children Disabled or At Risk, and Their Families* (Spring only)	3
SPED 688	American Sign Language * (Fall/Spring)	3
PSY 435	Behavior Problems of Children	3
	Total elective units	6

Total Minor program unit Requirement: 18

Notes
*	Fulfills General Education requirement, Segment III.
**	Fulfills General Education requirment, Segment II.
***	Partially fulfills Liberal Studies requirement, Area III