Bachelors of Education – Special Education, Secondary Education - Mild/Moderate Disabilities (6-12) (Hybrid)
Sample Schedule

Year 1

Fall Semester (15 credits)
SPED 310 Introduction to Special Education Assessment (3)
SPED 311 Introduction to Specialized Instruction (3)
SPED 487E Characteristics/Strategies for Teaching At-Risk Students (3)
SPED 485 Classroom Organization and Management (3)
SPED 400 Field Training in Special Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 credits)
SPED 421E Strategies for Reading Difficulties (3)
SPED 425 Partnerships with Families and Professionals (3)
SPED 306 Special Education Law & Policy (3)
SPED 461E Assessment, Planning, and Instruction for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities (3)
SPED 400 Field Training in Special Education (3)
Summer (6 credits)
SPED 480 Instructional and Assistive Technology (3)
ITE 320 Instructional & Assessment Methods for Multilingual Learners (3)

Year 2

Fall Semester (12 credits)
SPED 422 Literacy (Writing) for Secondary Students – Mild/Moderate Disabilities (3)
SPED 455 Secondary Transition-Mild/Moderate Disabilities (3)
SPED 463 Inclusive Practices Across the Curriculum-Mild/Moderate Disabilities (3)
SPED 400 Field Training in Special Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 credits)
SPED 489 Intensive Behavioral Interventions (3)
SPED 390 Student Teaching in Special Education (10)
SPED 391 Seminar for Student Teachers in Special Education (2)
Notes:
  1. Must have completed, or be in the process of completing before applying for the program, the following
    1. 57 credits or Associate's Degree
      1. Can be from UH-Mānoa and/or approved transfer credits from another institution
    2. UHM General Education Core and Prerequisites
      1. Must include: HWST 107, MATH 100 or higher (MATH 111 or 112 are highly recommended), SPED 304 (can be taken in the summer after submitting an application)
      2. See General Education and Lower Division Requirements
    3. 40 Hours of Group Leadership Experience (Form) with school-aged children, preferably with students with disabilities
  2. Cohorted program. Courses are reserved and CRNs to register are provided to all admitted students each semester.