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Special Education (3+1 Online Program)

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B.S. Special Education
(3+1 Online Program for LCC Students)

It’s about giving everyone a chance, and having the compassion and to teach students with disabilities to be successful learners.

The Bachelor of Science in Special Education 3+1 Program is for students transferring from Leeward Community College. It is designed to prepare you for special education careers in diverse and multicultural schools. Graduates of this program can be licensed to teach Special Education K-12, PK-3, K-6, or 6-12.

Upon completion of the undergraduate B.S. program in Special Education, students will be able to:

  1. Apply knowledge of learner development, learner differences, diverse students and the learning environment to optimize learning for SPED students.
  2. Describe central concepts, tools of inquiry and structures of the subject matter disciplines for SPED students.
  3. Utilize formative and summative assessments, to determine, select, and implement effective instructional strategies for SPED students.
  4. Analyze the history, values, commitments, and ethics of the teaching profession within the school community.
  5. Explain the Marianist tradition of providing an integral, quality education within diverse learning communities.
Required Coursework

Students transferring from Leeward Community College must have completed a prescribed set of courses before transferring to Chaminade. Completion of 120 credits is required for the 3+1 BS in SPED. For courses to be considered transferable, they must be 100-level or higher and you must have earned a grade of C or higher.

During your senior year at Chaminade, students will need to complete 33 upper-division credits: 21 credits of coursework (7 courses at CUH, 2 required, 5 recommended), and 12 credits of student teaching/seminar.

Major Requirements

Must be taken at Chaminade University.

  • Required
    • ED 405 SPED: Math
    • ED 465 Mild and Moderate Disabilities
    • ED 468 SPED: Student Teaching
    • ED 490 Student Teaching Seminar
  • Electives: a choice of 5 courses. We highly recommend the following as part of the SPED program:
    • ED 401 SPED: Assessment & Instruction
    • ED 402 SPED: Language & Communication Disabilities
    • ED 403 SPED: Children with Disabilities
  • Passing scores for Praxis II or subject-credit eligibility requirements per HTSB guidelines

We are providing you with this notice pursuant to 34 C.F.R. 668.43 to inform you that Chaminade University of Honolulu has not made a determination as to whether the curriculum of this program leads to licensure in states outside of the State of Hawaii. If you plan to obtain your license in a state other than the State of Hawaii, please inquire with your state’s licensing agency for curriculum requirements for licensure. You can go to this website NC-SARA Professional Licensure Directory, click on your intended professional licensure, then look for your state and click on their website for more information on the requirements for your professional licensure.

If you are interested in having Chaminade University of Honolulu provide you with a recommendation for licensure in the State of Hawaii only, you must complete your student teaching at a school within the State of Hawaii.

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