Special Education PreK–Grade 8 Program PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Degree: Bachelor of Science in early childhood education. Students choosing to major in special education (PreK–8) must dual major in early childhood education (PreK–4). Major: SPE 250, 255, 260, 263, 266, 269, 360, 363, 366 (27 credits plus three credits of infused special education content in required ECE coursework). See additional requirements for teacher certification in under the education section. Note: Students may graduate with the B.S. degree without completing student teaching. Students who are pursuing teacher certification must also complete 12 credit hours of ECE 441/SPE 441 Student Teaching in addition to completing all requirements for the major in special education and early childhood education.
COURSES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION SPE 250. Cognitive Development of Diverse Learners. 3 credits. [CTW] SPE 255. Special Education Processes and Procedures. 3 credits. SPE 258. Effective Instructional and Behavioral Strategies for Students with Disabilities. 3 credits. SPE 260. Evidenced Based Effective Instruction in Educating Students Identified with a High Incidence Disability. 3 credits. SPE 263. Intensive Math and Content Area Intervention Approaches. 3 credits. SPE 266. Evidenced Based Effective Instruction in Intervention Approaches Educating Students Identified with a Low Incidence Disability. 3 credits. SPE 269. Positive Behavioral Supports—Evidence Based Behavioral Intervention and Prevention. 3 credits. SPE 360. Intensive Language Arts Intervention Approaches. 3 credits. SPE 363. Assessment in Special Education. 3 credits. SPE 366. Collaboration and Communication—Advocacy, Leadership, and Ethical Practice. 3 credits. SPE 441. ECE Special Education Student Teaching. 6 credits. [IME]
GRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS More information about academic programs can be found at www.lvc.edu/programs.
Athletic Training (MAT) Program The Athletic Training Program (ATP) at Lebanon Valley College is uniquely designed as a 3+2 program (three years of foundational and Constellation LVC courses followed by two years of professional training and courses), which allows students to receive a baccalaureate degree in exercise science in four years and a master’s degree in athletic training after the fifth year. Post-baccalaureate students may also be considered for admission to the ATP professional phase. At the completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to take the Board of Certification Exam (BOC)
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