English Language Arts with Certification in General Special Education (B.A.)
Individuals who complete this program will be eligible for the New Hampshire Department of Education teacher certification in General Special Education (K-12). The program aligns with the NH Department of Education’s standards for teacher credentialing.
Degree Requirements
Minimum Credit Requirement: 120 credits
Minimum Residency Requirement: 30 credits must be taken at Granite State College
A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for conferral
| Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Requirements General Education Requirements | Credit Hours 40 |
| Requirements Major Requirements | Credit Hours 77 |
| Requirements Open Electives | Credit Hours 3 |
| Requirements Total | Credit Hours 120 |
General Education Requirements
A minimum grade of C is required in all General Education coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor and General Education requirements with only one overlap being utilized between the Major and Minor.
All General Education requirements, including CRIT 602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking (4 s.h.) and IDIS 601 Interdisciplinary Seminar (4 s.h.), must be taken prior to the capstone.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 500 | The Writing Process | 4 |
| COMM 542 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4 |
| COMM 543 | Visual Communication | 4 |
| CRIT 501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Math for Our World | ||
| Statistics | ||
| Pre-Calculus | ||
| PSY 509 | Human Development | 4 |
| Knowledge of the Physical & Natural World | 4 | |
| Knowledge of Human Thought & Expression | 4 | |
| CRIT 602 | Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking | 4 |
| IDIS 601 | Interdisciplinary Seminar | 4 |
| Total Credits | 40 | |
Major Requirements
A minimum grade of C is required in all Major coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor and General Education requirements with only one overlap being utilized between the Major and Minor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major in English/Language Arts General Special Ed | ||
| COMM 605 | Professional Communication | 4 |
| ENG 504 | Introduction to Literature | 4 |
| ENG 505 | Introduction to Language and Linguistics | 4 |
| ENG 555 | Children's Literature | 4 |
| ENG 560 | Young Adult Literature | 4 |
| ENG 604 | Creative Writing | 4 |
| ENG 630 | The Graphic Novel | 4 |
| or ENG 633 | Short Fiction | |
| ENG 620 | Multicultural Perspectives through Literature | 4 |
| or ENG 645 | Disability in Literature and Culture | |
| ENG 636 | Survey of Classic Literature Through Film | 4 |
| Declaration of Candidacy Form Required 1 | ||
| Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Exam Required 2 | ||
| EDU 510 | Foundations of Education | 4 |
| Introductory Level Education Courses | ||
| EDU 622 | Introduction to Field Experience and Program Requirements | 1 |
| EDU 617 | Students with Disabilities | 4 |
| EDU 621 | Special Education Law | 4 |
| EDU 606 | The Dynamic Role of the Special Educator | 4 |
| EDU 619 | Managing Student Behavior | 4 |
| Intermediate Level Education Courses | ||
| EDU 607 | Instructional Methods, Strategies, and Technologies to Meet the Needs of All Students | 4 |
| EDU 609 | Transition Planning and Developing IEPs | 2 |
| EDU 611 | Assessment of Students with Disabilities | 4 |
| Advanced Level Education Courses | ||
| EDU 610 | Teaching Language Arts and Literacy | 6 |
| EDU 651 | Culminating Teaching Experience and Seminar | 4 |
| Total Credits | 77 | |
Electives
Open electives are courses students will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order to satisfy the remaining credit totals for their programs. Open electives are defined as any credit course offered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, concentration or minor. Students will need 120 credits total to graduate with a bachelor's degree.
State Certification Requirements
The following requirements must be completed in order to be recommended to the state for Teacher Certification:
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for state certification
- Praxis Core Academic Skills For Educators Exam required. Passing Praxis Core Exam scores must be submitted prior to taking EDU 622 Introduction to Field Experience and Program Requirements (1 s.h.) .