May 19, 2024  
Xavier University Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2023-2024 
  
Xavier University Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2023-2024

Special Education, B.S. with a Concentration in Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist


Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education


The Special Education undergraduate teacher preparation programs are theory based with continual field application experiences. Students complete the degree with a foundation in liberal arts and in child centered learning/development intervention competencies.

Requirements for the Special Education Major


Undergraduate core curriculum requirements:


Undergraduate Core Curriculum  , including

  • English composition grade must be “B-” or better.
  • Humanities area fulfilled per the major, with EDCH 324 .
  • Mathematics grades must be “C-” or better.
  • Science requirements must be met with physical (PHYS) and biological (BIOL) sciences:   
  • Social Sciences requirements is included in the major (licensure) requirements.

Note(s):


  • A 2.700 cumulative average must be attained in the core curriculum for recommendation to teacher licensure program.

Major Requirements:


Note(s):


  • Grade of “B-” in curriculum courses.

Concentration requirements:


and 3 hours of a literature course


Scheduling Notes:


  • The E/RS Focus & Diversity Focus Electives are required, must receive approval for this course requirement from academic advisor.
  • A minimum of 126 credit hours is typically required for the degree, with 120 hours as the absolute minimum.
  • The sequence of courses in the program is subject to change and must be approved by academic advisor.
  • Hours in parenthesis are field hours.