Bachelor of Science in Special Education 3 + 1 Program for
Leeward Community College (K-12, PK-3, K-6, 6-12)
(Online Undergraduate)
Students transferring from Leeward Community College will have completed a prescribed set of courses. During their senior year at Chaminade, students in this program will complete 33 credits which include 21 credits of upper-division coursework and 12 credits for student teaching seminar and student teaching. This will be a cohort program run through the Online Undergraduate program and is delivered online. Graduates of this program can be licensed to teach Special Education K-12, PK-3, K-6, or 6-12.
We are providing you with this notice pursuant to 34 C.F.R. 668.43 to inform you that Chaminade University of Honolulu has not made a determination as to whether the curriculum of this program leads to licensure in states outside of the State of Hawaii. If you plan to obtain your license in a state other than the State of Hawaii, please inquire with your state’s licensing agency for curriculum requirements for licensure. You can go to this website NC-SARA Professional Licensure Directory, click on your intended professional licensure, then look for your state and click on their website for more information on the requirements for your professional licensure.
If you are interested in having Chaminade University of Honolulu provide you with a recommendation for licensure in the State of Hawaii only, you must complete your student teaching at a school within the State of Hawaii.
GPA/Grade Requirements
The student will receive the degree upon completion of the following:
1. Earn a grade of a "C" or higher in all pre-requisite and pre-major courses
2. Earns a grade of a "D' or higher in all Ed major and program required courses
3. Earn an overall program and institution GPA minimum of "3.0"
PRE-MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
COURSE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
ED-218 | Collaboration | 3 |
ED-219 | Foundations of Inclusive Teaching | 3 |
ED-220 | Educational Foundations | 3 |
ED-221 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
ED-223 | Music, Art & Physical Education | 3 |
MA-105 | Math for Elementary Teachers I | 3 |
PSY-202 | Child Development | 3 |
COM-310 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Courses below are to be taken at Chaminade University
COURSE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
ED-405 | SPED: Math | 3 |
ED-465 | Mild and Moderate Disabilities | 3 |
ED-490 | Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
ED-468 | Student Teaching SPED | 9 |
5 Upper Division Elective Courses | 15 |
Meet content knowledge requirement through passing scores for Praxis II or subject-credit eligibility requirements per HTSB guidelines.