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Special Education (SPCE-BS), B.S.
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The Bachelors of Science in Special Education program provides future professional educators with the development necessary to serve students as a special education teacher with a balanced blend of theory and practice. The Special Education concentration prepares students to be certified in either Learning Disabilities, Cognitive Impairments, Emotional Impairments, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders. Students receive foundational education in core professional and developmental practices in addition to focused course work in Special Education pedagogy. Throughout this degree robust field experiences support and reinforce course content. Additionally, students participate in internship field experiences that span the K-12+ grade levels to ensure students are prepared to serve in various levels and settings of education. The professional education courses include field-based experiences supervised by instructional teams comprised of teacher educators, professors from the content area disciplines, and expert K-12 teachers. Our class sizes of 20-25 students guarantee that all students receive the attention they deserve.
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Program Outcomes
1. Teacher candidates demonstrate understand of the complexities of learners, communities and cultures to assure inclusive learning environments.
2. Teacher candidates demonstrate understanding of content knowledge bases as evidenced by Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) performance, GPA’s, and other relevant measures.
3. Teacher candidates develop and implement rigorous, standards-based curriculum to address the needs of the whole child.
4. Teacher candidates demonstrate understanding of the professional responsibilities in the field including ethics, professional development, and communication. New Student Admissions Requirements
- 2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- Minimum Composite ACT Score of 17/SAT 900
Transfer Student Admissions Requirements
- Combined college or university GPA of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) from all institutions attended. GPA based on completion of 12 transferable semester credit hours or more.
- Completion of ENGL 150 or transfer equivalent of C grade or higher
- Completion of MATH 114, MATH 115, or MATH 117 or transfer equivalent of C grade or higher.
- The degree completion program at a statewide and online location requires 30 transferable semester credits to be admitted and completion of ENGL 150, ENGL 250, COMM 121, MATH 114, MATH 115 or MATH 117, or transfer equivalent courses of C grade or higher.
University Requirements - 50 to 52 Credits Required
First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 0 to 1 Credit Required
All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100 course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy University General Education Requirements - 50 to 51 Credits Required
Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for a bachelor’s degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage Communication Competency - 12 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)
Quantitative Literacy Competency - 3 to 4 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)
Natural Sciences Competency - 8 Credits Required
Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course Culture Competency - 9 Credits Required
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one 200 level or higher course. Self and Society Competency - 9 Credits Required
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines, have at least one 200 level or higher course, and at least one Self and Society Foundation course. United States (U.S.) Diversity Competency - Course Required Met in Self and Society Competency
If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the United States (U.S.) Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes. Students in this program cannot have courses met using the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) due to Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements. Global Diversity Competency - Course Required Met in Self and Society Competency
If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the Global Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes. Students in this program cannot have courses met using the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) due to Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements. Collaboration Competency - 2 Courses Required
If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Collaboration attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes. Problem Solving Competency - 2 Courses Required
If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Problem Solving attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes. Additional General Education Requirements - 9 Credits Required
These courses are additional General Education courses to meet the requirements for this specific program. College Requirements 70 Credits Required
Major Courses - 64 Credits Required
These courses are used to calculate the major 2.75 GPA requirement. Concentration - 6 Credits Required (Advisor Appoval)
Choose one concentration. Learning Disabilities Concentration - 6 Credits Required
These courses are used to calculate the concentration 2.50 GPA requirement. Cognitive Impairments Concentration - 6 Credits Required
These courses are used to calculate the concentration 2.50 GPA requirement. Autism Spectrum Disorders Concentration - 6 Credits Required
These courses are used to calculate the concentration 2.50 GPA requirement. Emotional Impairments Concentration - 6 Credits Required
These courses are used to calculate the concentration 2.50 GPA requirement. Notes
- Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
- Ferris State University’s Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (MACRAO) and Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) policies will not apply to this program due to Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements.
- Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements. University Graduation Requirements
These are the minimum graduation requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University:
• All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
• A minimum of 120 credits must be earned.
• A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
• A minimum of 30 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.
• A minimum of 40 credits of 300 level or higher courses must be earned. Programmatic Graduation Requirements
These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:
• All requirements as specified in the College Requirements section must be met.
• A 2.75 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
• A 2.75 or higher cumulative GPA is required in the Major Courses section.
• A 3.00 or higher cumulative GPA is required in the Concentration section.
• A minimum grade of C must be earned in all courses. Suggested Semester Layout
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