Special Education

• Bachelor of Arts
• Major
• Minor

Bachelor Degree Requirements: 128 credits

Major Course Requirements (WITH A CONTENT AREA DECLARED): 34 credits 

• SPE 260 Psychology of the Exceptional Individual
• SPE 261 Behavior and Group Management
• SPE 270 Interacting with Parents and Professionals
• SPE 360 Assessment of Exceptional Learners
• SPE 361 Diagnostic Instruction: Early Childhood– Transition
• SPE 390 Consultation and Collaboration and Inclusion
• SPE 440 Curriculum and Instructional Strategies
• SPE 442 Learning Disabilities: Methods and Materials
• SPE 460 Special Education Student Teaching

Other Requirements:

Concurrent completion of the elementary or secondary education major or previous/current teacher certification in another area (or documented eligibility for such certification).

MINOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS (NO CERTIFICATION): 18 CREDITS

• SPE 220 Field Experience in Special Education
• SPE 260 Psychology of the Exceptional Individual
• SPE 261 Behavior and Group Management
• SPE 270 Interacting with Parents and Professionals
• SPE 360 Assessment of Exceptional Learners
• SPE 390 Consultation and Collaboration and Inclusion

Note: This minor will not lead to certification in special education. This minor will strengthen preparation of regular education majors and is also an appropriate minor for a psychology major, human service major or a criminal justice major.

Dr. Jennifer Weber
Associate Professor of Education

A unique characteristic of the teacher education program at Mount Marty University is that you will be able to work in schools every year. This helps connect the theory of your courses with the practice in your career. You will have the opportunity to work in area schools beginning with freshman orientation class through the field experiences, practica, and into the student teaching semesters: 

• Mount Marty Teacher Education Club
  • Students majoring in education have the opportunity to participate in the Teacher Education Club.  Members meet monthly to plan service projects for students and families of the local community. Through this service, Education Club members grow professionally, creating networks to assist them in their future as educators.
• South Dakota Education Association/National Education Association-Student Program
  • Students join the state education organization which provides professional growth opportunities through newsletters, current research, and networking. SDEA-SP also provides liability insurance to teacher candidates. 

• State of South Dakota Department of Education