The Learning Behavior Disorders bachelors program is provided to meet the specific needs of the undergraduate student.
Candidates in the undergraduate LBD program must complete 41 hours in general education requirements, 9 hours of foundation courses as well as 21 hours in related studies. In addition, the undergraduate would complete 33 hours in the area of special education. The capstone course (3 hours) and student teaching (12 hours) are the final courses in the program.
Program is now available online: Online Special Education – Learning Behavior Disorders, P-12
Dual Licensure now available: Online Learning & Behavioral Disorders and Elementary Education Dual Licensure
Foundation Courses: 9 Hours
Take each course on this list:
ED 199 Entry to Teacher Preparation – 0
ED 220 Introduction to Education – 3
ED 300 Human Development and Learning Theory – 3
ED 310 Instructional Technology – 3
Related Studies Courses: 21 Hours
Take each course on this list:
ED 331 Social Studies Methodology – 3
ED 343 Science Methodology – 3
HP 391 Adapted Physical Education – 3
MTH 201 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I – 3
MTH 202 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II – 3
SOC 342 Race and Ethnic Relations – 3
Take one course on this list:
ED 371 P-5 Children’s Literature – 3
ENG 364 Adolescent Literature – 3
Special Education Courses: 33 Hours
Take each course on this list:
SED 103 Introduction to Special Education – 3
SED 105 Introduction to Learning Disabilities – 3
SED 107 Theories of Reading and Educational Practices P-12 – 3
SED 200 Emotional Disturbance and Behavioral Disorders – 3
SED 203 Classroom Management – 3
SED 205 Behavior Management of Children and Youth – 3
SED 303 Curriculum and Methods in LBD – P-12 – 3
SED 305 Prescriptive and Instructional Strategies – 3
SED 410 Teaching Mathematics to Children and Youth with LBD – 3
SED 411 Assessment and Instructional Methods – 3
SED 412 Developmental Reading in Middle and High School – 3
Capstone Courses: 15 Hours
Take each course on this list:
ED 414 Classroom Management – 3
ED 450 Student Teaching – 12
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