Special Education, B.S.Ed.
The Millersville Special Education Program is unique in that it is jointly housed by the Departments of Early, Middle, and Exceptional Education and Educational Foundations. This collaboration reflects Millersville's deep commitment to inclusivity. Millersville University’s PK-12 Special Education is taught by knowledgeable faculty with extensive expertise in the range of exceptionalities and ages. Furthermore, it benefits from the contribution of colleagues in diverse fields such as literacy, ELL, and educational psychology. PK-12 schools nationwide experience an ongoing need for qualified special educators. Students enrolled in Millersville University's PK-12 Special Education program will acquire the skills to fulfill and thoroughly address the needs of students with disabilities in multiple settings. This program also offers unique educational experiences beyond the classroom including internships with local organizations and extensive and diverse field study opportunities.
Graduates receive their Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.E.) and are eligible for Pennsylvania teaching certification in Special Education, Grades PK-12.
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Major in Special Education, BSE
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PREREQUISITE EDUCATION COURSES (C OR BETTER)
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REQUIRED EDUCATION COURSES
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PROFESSIONAL BLOC I (C OR BETTER IN EACH)
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PROFESSIONAL BLOC II (C OR BETTER)
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Effective Instruction for Students with Disabilities3 hours
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Eff Instr for Stdnts w Disabil
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Total hours48 hours -
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Professional Education- Special Education
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FOUNDATIONS BLOC (C OR BETTER IN EACH)
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The 'Foundations Bloc' must be completed after the 'Pre-requisite Education Courses' and before the 'Required Education Courses'.
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STUDENT TEACHING: SPECIAL EDUCATION
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Evidence-Based Practices for Math, Literacy and Content Areas for Exceptional Learners3 hours
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EBPs for Math, Lit, Cntnt Area
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Elementary Student Teaching - Choose 4.5 hours from:4.5 hours
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Stu Tch: Sped, 1st
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Secondary Student Teaching - Choose 4.5 hours from:4.5 hours
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Stu Tch: Sped, 2nd
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Total hours24 hours -
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Req Related for Special Education, BSE
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A grade of 'C' or better is needed in each required related course for Special Education except for PSYC 100.
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English Literature Course - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Introduction to Literature
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World Literature 1
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World Literature 2
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Early British Literature
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Later British Literature
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American Literary Tradition I
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American Literary Tradition II
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H:Explorations in World Lit
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Reading Our World:
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African-American Literature 1
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African American Literature 2
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Folklore and Literature
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Old Eng Lang and Literature
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Development of the Child & Adolescent or Life Span Human Development - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Development of the Child and Adolescent
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Life Span Human Development
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Health, Safety & Nutrition for the Developing Child3 hours
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Health, Safety, Nutr for Child
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Total hours21 hours -
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Advanced Professional Studies, BSE
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APS REQUIREMENTS
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English Composition - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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English Composition
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Hnrs:English Composition
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English Literature - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Introduction to Literature
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World Literature 1
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World Literature 2
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Early British Literature
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Later British Literature
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American Literary Tradition I
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American Literary Tradition II
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H:Explorations in World Lit
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Reading Our World:
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Science Fiction
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African-American Literature 1
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Hnrs:African American Lit 1
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African American Literature 2
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Hnrs:African American Lit 2
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New Dimensions to World Lit
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Folklore and Literature
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Old Eng Lang and Literature
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Middle Eng Lang and Literature
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Mathematics
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48 earned (transcript) credit hours are required
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APS registration status
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You ARE NOT eligible to register for courses requiring APS status.
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ACT 126 - Educator Ethics Training
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You must submit your Educator Ethics Training.
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Pre-Service Testing Required
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Pre-Service Testing Status is indicated by one of the following: 1.) PSTA - Pre-Service Testing Accomplished: Verified passing pre-service test scores meet the requirement. 2.) PSTI - Pre-Service Testing Incomplete: Non-passing pre-service test scores were submitted prior to the August 1, 2015 policy change. Passing scores must still be achieved in order to meet the PA certification requirements. 3.) PSTU - Pre-Service Testing Unverified: Unofficial copies of pre-service test scores were submitted. Official scores must be sent from the testing company in order to meet PA certification requirements. 4.) PSTX - Pre-Service Testing Waived: Per PDE - ACT 136, the Pre-Service Testing Requirement has been waived.
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Pre-Service Testing Status is indicated by one of the following: 1.) PSTA - Pre-Service Testing Accomplished: Verified passing pre-service test scores meet the requirement. 2.) PSTI - Pre-Service Testing Incomplete: Non-passing pre-service test scores were submitted prior to the August 1, 2015 policy change. Passing scores must still be achieved in order to meet the PA certification requirements. 3.) PSTU - Pre-Service Testing Unverified: Unofficial copies of pre-service test scores were submitted. Official scores must be sent from the testing company in order to meet PA certification requirements. 4.) PSTX - Pre-Service Testing Waived: Per PDE - ACT 136, the Pre-Service Testing Requirement has been waived.
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Your GPA is below 3.0 - please see an advisor
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If you are given the 2.8 GPA Exception for graduation and you graduate with a GPA lower than 3.0, you must have higher certification test scores in order to meet PA state certification requirements.
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REQUIRED CLEARANCES
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ACT 114 - FBI Fingerprint Needed
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You must submit your FBI Fingerprint Clearance
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ACT 34 - Criminal Record Check Needed
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You must submit your Criminal Record Check
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ACT 151 - Child Abuse Clearance Needed
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You must submit your Child Abuse Clearance
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Negative TB Test or Chest X-ray Needed
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You must submit your Negative TB Test or Chest X-ray
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No dispositions-related holds
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If the requirement above is checked as complete, then there are currently no dispositions-related holds on your APS Status. Registration for APS courses is permitted when all APS requirements have been met. If it is incomplete, you have a hold and APS registration will not be allowed.
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Full Admission to APS
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