Minor in Special Education, General (15 Hours)

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A student may earn an undergraduate minor in Special Education with 15 semester hours of credit from courses offered by the Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education. Students must declare the minor prior to the last two semesters of residence at Appalachian State University, and they must obtain approval from their home college prior to contracting for the minor in Special Education: General Curriculum. 

How do I declare or change a minor?

• If you are currently a declared student in the Reich College of Education and seeking to add or change a minor you must complete the RCOE Add/Change Major or Minor Form on our website.
• If you are a student whose major is not declared in the Reich College of Education and seeking to add or change a minor, you must complete your respective college’s process. 
  
   

After being approved for the minor in Special Education, students must take a minimum of five (5) of the courses listed below, unless other courses have been approved by the Special Education Program Director.

You must take a minimum of 15 total credit hours. At least 9 hours must be core classes.

Core Classes (At least 9 hours)

• SPE 3350 - Characteristics, Theories, and Diagnosis of Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (3)
• SPE 3360 - Psychoeducational Strategies with Special Needs Learners: General and Adapted Curriculum (3)
• SPE 3370 - Introduction to Developmental Disabilities and Extensive Support Needs (3)
• SPE 3380 - Assistive Technology in Special Education (3)

Electives (3-6 hours)

• SPE 3060 - College and Beyond (1-3)
• SPE 3061 - Career and Practical Living Skills (1-3)
• SPE 3205 - Inclusion (3)
• SPE 3310 - Research and Issues in Special Education (3) [WID]
• SPE 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)