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2021-2022

Special Education and Teaching, Bachelor of Science in Education

VCU

Community college:
General Education Certificate (Brightpoint Community College (program-specific pathway))
Brightpoint Community College
Program description

The purpose of the B.S.Ed. in Special Education and Teaching is to prepare students to serve as initially licensed special education teachers in K-12 schools as well as to serve as educators and leaders in schools and community-based settings.


The program focuses on providing students with the tools they need to make a difference in the lives of children, youth and adults with disabilities. Students will garner the knowledge and skills to become licensed special education teachers who work with children with high incidence disabilities, including individuals with learning disabilities, emotional disturbance and mild to moderate intellectual disability. Students will be able to recognize a child’s educational and social problems, to formulate effective and personalized/individualized instruction, and to consult with parents, teachers and administrators to incorporate accommodations and transitions across the child’s educational program. Students also will be prepared to teach reading and language, mathematics, and other core content areas, as well as be able to apply classroom and behavior management and social skills to students with diverse abilities and backgrounds.


Graduates will be prepared to work in public and private elementary, middle and high schools across Virginia, with particular focus in urban and high-need areas. Graduates will be capable of working with diverse learners and adapting instructional programs based on the needs of their students and clients. Successful completion of the program will result in licensure in special education/general education curriculum (K-12).

Career opportunities

Graduates typically work in public or private school systems, child care centers, and youth service organizations. Teaching in public schools requires licensure. Be sure to explore the certification requirements in the state you want to teach in as they can differ across states. Graduates can also find work with programs such as Richmond Teacher Residency, Americorps, PeaceCorps, Fulbright Student Program, City Year, America Reads, or The Literacy Lab. Learn more and explore potential career pathways at https://www.teach.org/.

Bachelor-level job titles
  • Childcare Worker
  • Elementary School Teacher
  • Kindergarten Teacher
  • PreSchool or Child Care Center Director
  • PreSchool Teacher
  • Recreation Worker
  • Special Education Teacher
  • Teacher Assistant
Contact information

 

VCU Transfer Center

Telephone: (804) 827-1349

Email: transferinfo@vcu.edu

Transfer Advising Request

VCCS Transfer Planning Checklist


Office of Admissions

Telephone: (804) 828-1222 or (800) 841-3638

Email: ugrad@vcu.edu
Apply Here.

Guaranteed transfer admission requirements

Completion of the General Education Certificate
Minimum GPA of 2.5
All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better

Highest level of math required
  • Quantitative Foundations requirement only
Science required
  • Natural Sciences requirement only
Foreign language requirements
  • No
Additional tuition/fees
  • Yes
GPA requirements (to progress/graduate in the major)
  • Advancement to Teacher Preparation requires 2.8 cumulative GPA and acceptance to Clinical Internship (Student Teaching) requires 3.0+ cumulative GPA.

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2021-2022

Special Education and Teaching, Bachelor of Science in Education

Brightpoint Community College (program-specific pathway) (General Education Certificate)

MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE
Explore Year 1
  • Attend Tyler Orientation.
  • Log into Navigate and view its features to help you on your pathway.
  • Be prepared for academic challenges in your ENG and MTH classes. Visit the Academic Resource Center on either campus.
  • Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor each semester and cultivate relationships with your professors.
  • Attend diversity-focused events on campus or in your community.
  • Attend VCU’s annual Intercultural Festival or another community intercultural event.
  • Learn about short-term, semester and year-long study abroad options.
  • Consider learning a foreign language to open doors to international organizations and future study.
  • Become familiar with OMSA at VCU.
Experience Year 2

Explore
MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING
  • Attend Tyler Orientation.
  • Log into Navigate and view its features to help you on your pathway.
  • Be prepared for academic challenges in your ENG and MTH classes. Visit the Academic Resource Center on either campus.
  • Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor each semester and cultivate relationships with your professors.
GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY
  • Attend diversity-focused events on campus or in your community.
  • Attend VCU’s annual Intercultural Festival or another community intercultural event.
  • Learn about short-term, semester and year-long study abroad options.
  • Consider learning a foreign language to open doors to international organizations and future study.
  • Become familiar with OMSA at VCU.
EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS
PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE

Experience
MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING
GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY
EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS
PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE

Recommended courses
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2021-2022

Special Education and Teaching, Bachelor of Science in Education

Brightpoint Community College (program-specific pathway) (General Education Certificate)

Brightpoint Community College (program-specific pathway) courses
Course Title Equivalent course Credits Requirements
Transfer to VCU after completing the one-year General Education Certificate (The certificate will fulfill VCU's general education requirements)
ENG 111 College Composition I Note: students with credit for AP English Language and Composition will only receive credit for UNIV 111 at VCU and should take ENG 112 to fulfill the VCU composition requirement. UNIV 111-112 3 General education
MTH 154 Quantitative Literacy MATH 131 3 General education
History Select one from HIS, 121, HIS 111, HIS 122, HIS 112. HIST 3 General education
Science Select one from BIO 101, CHM 101, CHM 111, PHY 101, PHY 201 VCU equivalent 4 General education
ENG 112 College Composition II UNIV 200 3 General education
PSY 200 Principles of Psychology PSYC 101 3 General education
Select one from REL 230, SOC 268, GEO 210, GEO 220, PLS 135, PLS 241 VCU equivalent 3 General education
ENG 200-level ENG literature (select 1) ENGL 3 General education
Science Select one from BIO 102, CHM 101, CHM 112, ENV 121, PHY 101, PHY 202 VCU equivalent 4 General education
PSY 230 Developmental Psychology PSYC 304 3 Elective
John Tyler credits transferred to VCU 32
VCU courses
Course Title Credits Requirements
EDUS 202 Diversity, Democracy and Ethics 4 Major
EDUS 301 Human Development and Learning 3 Major
SEDP 200 Characteristics of Individuals With Disabilities 3 Major
SEDP 201 Teaching Individuals With Mild and Moderate Disabilities 3 Major
SEDP 203 Special Education Law 3 Major
SEDP 216 Families and Professional Partnerships 3 Major
SEDP 282 Multicultural Perspectives in Education 3 Major
SEDP 330 Survey of Special Education 3 Major
SEDP 402 Exceptionality and Technology: Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Assistive Technology 3 Major
SEDP 405 Collaborative Practices and Co-teaching in Inclusive Schools 3 Major
SEDP 415 Action Research in Education and Special Education: Capstone Project 3 Major
SEDP 420 Special Education Leadership for Inclusive Schools 3 Major
SEDP 495 Universal Design for Learning and Transition 3 Major
CLED 405 A Survey of Career Counseling 3 Major
SEDP 311 Secondary Education and Transition Planning 3 Major
SEDP 315 Classroom Management and Behavior Support for Students With Disabilities 3 Major
SEDP 320 Development and Implementation of Positive Behavior Support Plans 3 Major
SEDP 378 Teaching Math to Students With Disabilities 3 Major
SEDP 379 Assessment Practices in Autism and Developmental Disabilities 3 Major
SEDP 380 Teaching Reading to Students With Disabilities 3 Major
SEDP 389 IEP and Due Process in Special Education 3 Major
SEDP 401 Assessment in Diverse Settings 3 Major
SEDP 404 Methods in Teaching Science and Social Studies for Students With Disabilities 3 Major
SEDP 460 Specialized Reading and Writing Interventions for Students With Disabilities 3 Major
SEDP 461 Specialized Math Interventions for Students With High Incidence Disabilities 3 Major
TEDU 410 Building a Community of Learners: Classroom Management 3 Major
TEDU 510 Instructional Technology in PK-12 Environments 2 Major
SEDP 250 Special Education Elementary Supervision 2 Major
SEDP 350 Special Education Middle School Supervision 2 Major
SEDP 450 Special Education High School Supervision 2 Major
SEDP 499 Student Teaching 6 Major
Credits completed at VCU 93
Bachelor's degree total 125