Bachelors of Education – Special Education, Severe Disabilities and Autism (PK-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 412 Individuals with Severe Disabilities/Autism (3)
SPED 485 Classroom Organization and Management (3)
SPED 400 Field Training in Special Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 credits)
SPED 306 Special Education Law & Policy (3)
SPED 425 Partnerships with Families and Professionals (3)
SPED 453 Physical and Medical Needs-Severe Disabilities/Autism (3)
SPED 462 Assessment, Planning, and Instruction for Students with Severe Disabilities/Autism (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 332 Young Children with Communication Needs (3)
SPED 454 Non-School-Age Individuals with Severe Disabilities/Autism (3)
SPED 460 Introduction to Assessment and Instruction – Severe Disabilities/Autism (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.