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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog - Editing in Catalog

Teaching All Learners (leading to Elementary K-5 and Special Education Interventionist K-8 and 6-12 licensure), (B.S.Ed.)

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Teaching All Learners (TALN) major is crafted to empower you for a dynamic career at the intersection of elementary education and special needs support. Dive into essential skills for teaching diverse grade levels while mastering specialized techniques for students with unique learning needs. Through hands-on experiences in local classrooms, mentored by caring teachers, you'll gain practical insights through teaching and co-teaching opportunities. Completing the TALN Program opens doors to dual licensure: as a Special Education Interventionist (K-8) or Interventionist (6-12), paired with certification as an Elementary Education (K-5) teacher.

University General Education Program (41 hours)

Humanities/Fine Arts:

ENGL 2201 - Literary Heritage ** Credit Hours: (3)
ENGL 2202 - Lit Heritage: African-American ** Credit Hours: (3)
MUS 1030 - Introduction to Music** Credit Hours: (3)
THEA 1030 - Intro to Theatre** Credit Hours: (3)

Recommended Humanities

PHIL 1101 - Intro to Philosophy Credit Hours: (3)
PHIL 1102 - Intro to Ethics** Credit Hours: (3)
POLS 1101 - Ancient Political Thought: An Introduction Credit Hours: (3)
POLS 1102 - Modern Political Thought: An Introduction Credit Hours: (3)

Social/Behavioral Sciences:

POLS 1030 - American Government** Credit Hours: (3)

Choose Either

ESCI 1301 - Survey of World Regions Credit Hours: (3)
ESCI 1401 - Intro/Cultural Geography Credit Hours: (3)

History:

Choose Either

HIST 2010 - U S to 1877 Credit Hours: (3)
HIST 2020 - The U S Since 1877** Credit Hours: (3)
HIST 2030 - Tennessee History** Credit Hours: (3)

Choose Either

HIST 1110 - World History to 1500** Credit Hours: (3)
HIST 1120 - World History since 1500** Credit Hours: (3)

Natural Sciences:

List 1:

BIOL 1010 - Biology of Cells** Credit Hours: (3)
BIOL 1011 - Biology of Cells Lab ** Credit Hours: (1)
BIOL 1020 - Biology of Organisms** Credit Hours: (3)
BIOL 1021 - Biology of Organisms Lab ** Credit Hours: (1)

List 2:

ESCI 1010 - Weather and Climate Credit Hours: (4)
ESCI 1020 - Landforms ** Credit Hours: (4)
ESCI 1040 - Physical Geology Credit Hours: (4)
ESCI 1103 - The Human Planet Credit Hours: (4)
PHYS 1010 - Introductory Physics** Credit Hours: (3)
PHYS 1001 - Introductory Physics Lab Credit Hours: (1)
PHYS 1020 - Introductory Astronomy I ** Credit Hours: (3)
PHYS 1002 - Introductory Astronomy I Lab ** Credit Hours: (1)

Related Liberal Studies (9 hours):

EDPR 2111 - Development Across Lifespan Credit Hours: (3)
IDT 3600 - Digital Literacy and Multimodal Instruction Credit Hours: (3)
LITL 4239 - Foundation Skills: Phonological Awareness and Phonics Credit Hours: 3

Major Core (12 hours):

SPED 2000 - Introduction to Critical Foundations of Inclusive Education Credit Hours: (3)
MATH 1480 - Math/Elem School Teachers I Credit Hours: (3)
MATH 1481 - Math/Elem School Teachers II Credit Hours: (3)
ICL 4001 - Role of Family, Cultural, and Community Assets in Education Credit Hours: (3)

Professional Education (18 hours):

SPED 3803 - Behavior Management in Special Education Credit Hours: (3)
ELED 3242 - Teaching and Learning in the Elementary School Credit Hours: (3)
LITL 4240 - Literacy in Grades PreK-4 Credit Hours: (3)
SPED 3800 - Methods & Content Area Instruction for All Learners Credit Hours: (3)
ELED 3251 - Planning & Facilitating Inclusive Early Mathematics Development Credit Hours: (3)
ELED 3271 - Social Studies Methods for Inclusive Elementary Classrooms Credit Hours: (3)

Pre-residency (15 hours)

LITL 4241 - Literacy in Grades 4-8 Credit Hours: (3)
SPED 3802 - Educational Assessment/Inclusive Setting Credit Hours: (3)
ENGL 4531 - Methods and Techniques ESL ** Credit Hours: (3)
ELED 3261 - Science Methods for Inclusive Elementary Classrooms Credit Hours: (3)
SPED 4015 - Identity and Students with Dis/abilities and Exceptionalities Credit Hours: 3

Residency I Semester (14 hours), offered in fall

ICL 3333 - Measurement and Evaluation for the Data-Driven Classroom Credit Hours: (3)
SPED 4020 - Language and Communication for Inclusionary Classrooms Credit Hours: (3)
ICL 4021 - Professional Ethical and Legal Practices and Standards: Working with Families, Classrooms and Communities Credit Hours: (3)
ICL 4906 - Teaching All Learners Credit Hours: (2-10)

Residency II Semester (12 hours), offered in spring

ICL 4800 - Analyzing Current Trends/Topics in Education Credit Hours: (3)
ICL 4904 - Residency II Credit Hours: (9)

Note

Typical 4-Year Sequence for Teaching All Learners: Elementary Education (K-6) and Special Education Modified (K-12) Licensure

Freshman Year

ENGL 1010 - English Composition** Credit Hours: (3)
MATH 1420 - Foundations of Mathematics ** Credit Hours: (3)
HIST 1110 - World History to 1500** Credit Hours: (3)
HIST 1120 - World History since 1500** Credit Hours: (3) Credits / Units: 3
Credits / Units: 3
Credits / Units: 3
EDPR 2111 - Development Across Lifespan Credit Hours: (3)
ENGL 1020 - English Comp/Analysis** Credit Hours: (3)
ESCI 1301 - Survey of World Regions Credit Hours: (3)
ESCI 1401 - Intro/Cultural Geography Credit Hours: (3)
HIST 2010 - U S to 1877 Credit Hours: (3)
HIST 2020 - The U S Since 1877** Credit Hours: (3)
MATH 1480 - Math/Elem School Teachers I Credit Hours: (3)

Semester Totals 30 hrs

Sophomore Year

ENGL 2201 - Literary Heritage ** Credit Hours: (3)
ENGL 2202 - Lit Heritage: African-American ** Credit Hours: (3)
LITL 4239 - Foundation Skills: Phonological Awareness and Phonics Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1481 - Math/Elem School Teachers II Credit Hours: (3)
Credits / Units: 4
POLS 1030 - American Government** Credit Hours: (3)
COMM 2381 - Oral Communication Credit Hours: (3)
ELED 3242 - Teaching and Learning in the Elementary School Credit Hours: (3)
IDT 3600 - Digital Literacy and Multimodal Instruction Credit Hours: (3)
Credits / Units: 4
SPED 2000 - Introduction to Critical Foundations of Inclusive Education Credit Hours: (3)

Semester Totals 32 hrs

Junior Year

ELED 3261 - Science Methods for Inclusive Elementary Classrooms Credit Hours: (3)
ELED 3271 - Social Studies Methods for Inclusive Elementary Classrooms Credit Hours: (3)
ICL 3203 - Pre-Residency Practicum I Credit Hours: 1
LITL 4240 - Literacy in Grades PreK-4 Credit Hours: (3)
SPED 3800 - Methods & Content Area Instruction for All Learners Credit Hours: (3)
SPED 3802 - Educational Assessment/Inclusive Setting Credit Hours: (3)
ELED 3251 - Planning & Facilitating Inclusive Early Mathematics Development Credit Hours: (3)
ENGL 4531 - Methods and Techniques ESL ** Credit Hours: (3)
ICL 4204 - Pre-Residency Practicum II Credit Hours: 1-2
LITL 4241 - Literacy in Grades 4-8 Credit Hours: (3)
SPED 3803 - Behavior Management in Special Education Credit Hours: (3)
SPED 4015 - Identity and Students with Dis/abilities and Exceptionalities Credit Hours: 3

Semester Totals 33 hrs

Senior Year (Residency Year)

ICL 3333 - Measurement and Evaluation for the Data-Driven Classroom Credit Hours: (3)
ICL 4021 - Professional Ethical and Legal Practices and Standards: Working with Families, Classrooms and Communities Credit Hours: (3)
ICL 4914 - Residency I Seminar Credit Hours: (3)
SPED 4020 - Language and Communication for Inclusionary Classrooms Credit Hours: (3)
ICL 4800 - Analyzing Current Trends/Topics in Education Credit Hours: (3)
ICL 4904 - Residency II Credit Hours: (9)

Semester Totals 26 hrs

Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120

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