Special Education K-12 Minor

19-22 credit hours

Lindenwood University offers a comprehensive minor program in Special Education K-12, designed to equip future educators with specialized skills and knowledge to support diverse learners. This minor is available to students pursuing degrees in early childhood education, elementary education, middle school education, or minors in secondary education (9-12) or K-12 education. Upon successful completion of all coursework, students will have the Special Education minor reflected on their transcripts.

Due to the specialized nature of the program, courses must be thoughtfully planned and sequenced in consultation with the student’s education advisor. Some required courses are offered intermittently, emphasizing the importance of strategic academic planning.

Requirements

49-50 credit hours

Minor Coursework

19-22 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

EDS 30200 - Behavior Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
EDS 33000 - Introduction and Methods of Teaching Children with Disabilities in Cross-Categorical Settings 4 Credit Hour(s)
EDS 33700 - Special Education Counseling 3 Credit Hour(s)
EDS 34000 - Career Development 3 Credit Hour(s)
EDS 35000 - Practicum for Teaching Children with Disabilities in Cross-Categorical Settings 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
EDS 35700 - Remediation in Elementary Math 3 Credit Hour(s)
EDU 32400 - Assessment of Intellectual Skills 3 Credit Hour(s)
Students who take EDS 30200 Behavior Management as a required course to earn their degree must take EDS 34000 Career Development to complete the minor.