Minor in Special Education

About

In the special education minor, you’ll get an introduction to early childhood special education. You’ll study teaching methods for different learning abilities and content areas. You’ll also learn about inclusionary practices and get experience in the classroom.

The minor in special education is designed to assist general education teachers and other related services personnel to work more effectively with students with special needs.

This minor does not meet an endorsement.

Curriculum & Requirements

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Special Education Minor

Required Courses
SPED 363INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION4
SPED 420PRINCIPLES OF BEHAVIOR FOR STUDENTS WITH EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS4
SPED 421CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION SETTINGS4
or SPED 466 TRANSITION FOR STUDENTS W/DISABILITIES
or SPED 480 INCLUSIONARY PRACTICES AND COLLABORATION
SPED 460SPECIAL EDUCATION METHODS4
Total Credits16