Special Education
ASSOCIATES OF ARTS IN TEACHING – SPECIAL EDUCATION
This curriculum is designed for students who wish to transfer into an education program at a four-year institution. Special Education has been designated as a high-need area for teacher preparation by the Department of Education and employment is expected to remain high. The degree program focuses on the eleven Illinois Professional Teaching Standards, the Technology Standards for All Teachers, and the Core Language Arts Standards for All Teachers.
Early portfolio work and field experience components are built into the curriculum as well. In the second spring semester, students will be required to take and pass the Illinois Basic Skills Test. This program will meet state requirements for paraprofessionals. Students are encouraged to seek advising assistance to map out courses for the degree program.
*Students who are completing an Associate Degree must complete a graduation portfolio. For those students completing an Associate in Arts & Science (AA&S), an Associate in General Studies (AGS), or an Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree, a one credit Portfolio Capstone Class will also be required. For more information, graduation portfolio.
Special Education – AAT Degree
64 Credit Hours
| Required Courses – General Education | Credit Hrs. | |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| COM 103 | Speech Communication | 3 |
| MAT 102 | General Education Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 205 | Principles of Elementary Mathematics | 3 |
| BIO 105 | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
| Physical Science Electives | 3 | |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| PSY 130 | General Psychology | 3 |
| POL 180 | American Government | 3 |
| REL 101 | World Religions | 3 |
| ART 120 | Introduction to Art | 3 |
| MUS 111 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| 40 | ||
| Education Courses | Credit Hrs. | |
| ED 201 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| ED 206 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| ED 211 | Technology for Teachers | 3 |
| ED 205 | Students with Disabilities in Schools | 3 |
| ED 210 | Human Development | 3 |
| ED 230 | Diversity in Schools & Society | 3 |
| 18 | ||
| Additional SRC Graduation Requirements | Credit Hrs. | |
| Health Science Electives | 3 | |
| Electives | 3 | |
| 6 | ||
