Associate in Arts with Special Needs Education Electives
Program Start Date: Any term
Minimum Program Length: 4 terms day, 6 terms evening
Curriculum
Program Description
The associate of arts degree with special needs education electives is designed for students whose goal is a bachelor’s degree in education, major in special needs education at the University of South Carolina Upstate. Upon completion of the degree requirements, students will transfer to USC Upstate and enter the School of Education to complete coursework. The program in special needs education prepares students to work at various grade levels.
Professional Opportunities
Teacher in public or private school
Unique Aspects
The course entitled Schools in Communities, EDU 230, offers students opportunities
to explore the teaching profession. This course includes community service and observations in local classrooms. A SLED check is required before classroom observations in local public schools are permitted. Students will also be offered the opportunity for skill building in preparation for the Praxis I Test, required for entry into the School of Education at USC Upstate. This preparation is offered in IDS 104.
EEDA Career Cluster
Education & Training
Course Requirements for Associate in Arts with Special Needs Education Electives
A. General Education Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
ENG 101 English Composition I (3)
ENG 102 English Composition II (3)
SPC 205 Public Speaking (3)
MAT 109 College Algebra with Modeling (3)
(or MAT 110)
BIO 101 Biological Science I (4)
PHS 101 Physical Science I (4) or CHM 110
ART 101 Art History and Appreciation (3)
(or THE 101)
PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy (3)
(or REL 201, ENG 201, 202, 205, 206, 208, 209)
PSC 201 American Government (3)
PSY 201 General Psychology (3)
HIS 104 or 105 World History I or II (3)
B. Major Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
SPA 101 Elementary Spanish (4)
(or GER 101 or FRE 101)
SPA 102 Intermediate Spanish (4)
(or GER 102 or FRE 102)
EDU 230 Schools In Communities (4)
MUS 105 Music Appreciation (3)
C. Other Hours Required for Graduation
MAT 211 Math for Elementary School Teachers I (3)
MAT 212 Math for Elementary School Teachers II (3)
MAT 215 Geometry (3)
Minimum semester credit hours required for graduation: 62
D. Additional USC Upstate Requirements Available at SCC
CPT 101 Introduction to Computers (3)
IDS 104 Praxis I Test Preparation (1)
If you scored 1100 SAT (old version), 1650 SAT I (new version), or 24 on ACT, you may exempt Praxis I. For information please contact Susan Poss at (864) 592-4902, email
posss@sccsc.edu or visit SCC central campus, West Building, Office B-21.