Sample Schedule

Early Adolescent/Adolescent Education with Cross Categorical Special Education (4 1/2-Year Program) for Graduation and Licensure

Year 1

Term I
Math
Core
Major
Modern Language

J-Term
EDUC 105 Characteristics of Exceptional Learners

Term II
EDUC 101 Education and Society
Core
Major
Modern Language

Year 2

Term I
EXSS Concepts or Experience
EXSS Concepts or Experience
Biology*
EDUC 201 Education Psychology and Assessment
Major
EDUC 214 Principles of Instructional Design

J-Term
Fine Art

Term II
RELI 100 Understandings of Religion
Physical Science
Major
Major
EDUC 222 Methods and Materials: Portfolio Development

Year 3

Term I
EDUC 352 Developmental and Content Reading
EDUC 310 Informal Assessment of Exceptional Learners
Major
HIST 100 Issues in American History

J-Term
Religion

Term II
EDUC 354 Language Arts in Middle and Secondary Schools
EDUC 272 Behavior Management in the Classroom
Major
Major
EDUC 208 Instructional Technology for Exceptional Learners

Year 4

Term I
Major
420 Met/Mat in Major
EDUC 409 Methods for Teaching Elementary Level Exceptional Learners
EDUC 412 Advanced Study and Field Experience in Teaching Exceptional Learners

Term II
EDUC 410 Methods of Teaching Secondary Level Exceptional Learners
Social Science
Major
EDUC 414 Advanced Study and Field Experience in Teaching Exceptional Learners: Middle/High School

Year 5

Term I
EDUC 490 Student Teaching Seminar
EDUC 430 Collaboration between General and Special Education

*At least one must be a lab
Depending on the chosen major, more classes in the major field may be required.
English majors need to take EDUC 413 - Children's and Early Adolescent Literature.
When choosing courses, remember to keep Carthage Symposium in mind
Students wishing not to overload may consider taking summer session

Sample Schedules

• Middle Childhood/Early Adolescent Education
• Middle Childhood/Early Adolescent Education with Cross-Categorical Special Education
• Early Adolescence/Adolescence Education
• Early Adolescence/Adolescence Education Physical Education & Music
• Early Adolescence/Adolescence Education with Cross-Categorical Special Education

Student Voices

"The experience I am getting in the field is far beyond what I had expected. When I am finished with my courses, I know I will feel well-equipped to student-teach because of the experiences Carthage has provided for me."

— Katie Crimmins, '12, Arlington Heights, Ill.

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