Forest Grove Education & Learning Major - Special Education
The Education and Learning major is a joint offering of the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Education. It is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the psychological, social, philosophical, and curricular foundations of education. This major builds a strong foundation for careers working with children and in various educational programs, including classroom teaching. The major (as well as many other majors at Pacific) also is a good choice for those who want to complete a liberal arts degree as an undergraduate and then secure an Oregon Initial Teaching License as part of a master's program (see our MAT Fifth-Year program for an example). A minor in a complementary subject area is strongly recommended for those who choose this route. Students not interested in obtaining a teaching license will take the Education and Learning major through the College of Arts and Sciences.
Students wishing to obtain the Oregon Initial Teaching License to teach Special Education through their undergraduate programs may do so with the Education and Learning major, as well. Those interested in licensure should complete the College of Arts & Sciences core requirements. In addition they must complete the required special education courses (an additional 30 credits) together with the Education and Learning major requirements. Student teaching is the capstone experience.
Students who are considering a teaching career should consult with the Special Education Program Director and take the introductory education course, EDUC 260 Foundations of Education, by their sophomore year.
Curriculum
| Required Courses for Education & Learning Major | Credit Hrs | |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Psy 150 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
Philosophical Foundations |
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| Phil 100 or Phil 202 |
Introduction to Philosophy Ethics and Society |
4 4 |
Social Foundations: one of the following courses |
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| Anth 101 | Introduction to Anthropology |
4 |
| Soc 102 | Social Problems |
4 |
| PolS 140 | Conflict and Controversy in American Politics | 4 |
| PolS 180 | The United States in World Affairs |
4 |
| Human Development: one of the following courses | ||
| Psy 180 | Lifespan Human Development | 4 |
| Psy 240 | Child Development | 4 |
| Education: all of the following courses | ||
| EDUC-260 | Foundations of Education |
2 |
| EDUC-300 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
4 |
| EDUC-308 | Learning Communities I: Personal Awareness |
2 |
| EDUC-361 | Foundations of Human Development & Psychology |
4 |
| EDUC-370 | School and Society |
2 |
| EDUC-420 | Language Acquisition in Children |
2 |
| EDUC-428 | Teaching Reading through Child and Adolescent Literature |
2 |
| Required Capstone Experience: one of the following options | ||
| SPED-475 | Student Teaching | 12 |
| OR | ||
| EDUC-496 and EDUC-497 |
Integrating Seminar I: Research Design Integrating Seminar II: Research Project |
2 4 |
| Professional Courses for Early Childhood and Elementary School Authorizations | ||
| EDUC-309 | Learning Communities II: Diversity | 2 |
| EDUC-397 | Field Experience | 1 |
| EDUC-411 | Educating Diverse Learners in the Inclusive Classroom | 2 |
| EDUC-431 | General Methods | 2 |
| EDUC-436 | Technology Across the Curriculum | 2 |
| EDUC-476 | Learning Communities III: Reflection & Practice | 2 |
| SPED-300 | Foundations and Legal Aspects of Special Education | 2 |
| SPED-305 | Exceptionalities | 2 |
| SPED-310 | Classroom and Behavior Management for Special Educators | 4 |
| SPED-320 | Assessment and Evaluation in Special Education: Academic | 2 |
| SPED-325 | Assessment and Evaluation in Special Education: Functional | 2 |
| SPED-330 | Integrated Curriculum and Methods for Students with Disabilities: Academic | 2 |
| SPED-332 | Integrated Curriculum and Methods for Students with Disabilities: Language Arts | 2 |
| SPED-335 | Integrated Curriculum and Methods for Students with Disabilities: Functional | 4 |
| SPED-341 | Assistive Technology | 1 |
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Contact
Contact Person: Christine Macfarlane, Director of Special Education
Email: macfarlane@pacificu.edu
Phone: 503-352-1440
Contact Person: Diana Watkins, Assistant Director of Graduate & Professional Admissions
Email: teach@pacificu.edu
Phone: 503-352-1435
Contact Person: Krisha Hall, Admissions Counselor and Data Manager
Email: krisha@pacificu.edu
Phone: 503-352-1436