“Over the past four years, I have loved getting to be a part of the High Point University School of Education. It has given me so many impactful experiences and opportunities that have helped shape me into a better person and teacher. From the classes, to the hands-on learning in schools, to community outreach, to the amazing professors, I feel like I am truly equipped with the knowledge that I need to be the best special education teacher I can be! I am so grateful to have gotten the opportunity to learn how to teach at the High Point University School of Education and would highly recommend it to anyone that wants to go into any type of teaching.”
~Caroline Hartley, Class of 2019, Special Education/Adapted Curriculum
The education program at High Point University has long been recognized for its excellence throughout North Carolina and the eastern United States. Our program is based within the liberal arts tradition; it is rigorous, field-centered and highly personalized. The teacher education programs at High Point University meet the requirements of both the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the North Carolina State Board of Education.
Special education majors have a choice between two programs of study, General Curriculum or Adapted Curriculum. A major in special education will qualify a student for licensure either in Special Education: General Curriculum (K-12) or Special Education: Adapted Curriculum (K-12) depending upon which program of study they choose to follow. Several General Education area requirements and core courses may be fulfilled by required courses in professional education and supporting disciplines.
Students are now able to take American Sign Language.
Effective Fall 2019:
Students pursuing degrees in the School of Education will have the option of selecting between the Licensure-Track and Non-Licensure Track programs of study within the Elementary Education, Special Education, Middle Grades Education or Health/Physical Education programs of study.
Licensure Track:
Student Teaching with N.C. licensure will become an optional track that students may pursue at the end of the program. Choosing this track requires completion of the mandatory 16-week student teaching, all related licensure tests, and the edTPA portfolio. These credits will be included in the required 128 to graduate.
Degree ONLY (Non-Licensure Track)
Students who choose (or who are moved) to the non-licensure track in the degree program will earn a B.A. degree in Elementary Education, Special Education, Middle Grades Education or Health/Physical Education. Instead of student teaching students will complete other university electives to reach the required 128 credits for graduation and a four credit internship that is not student teaching. The School of Education does not apply for North Carolina license as the required student teaching, edTPA portfolio, and teacher exams are not part of this track.
This program was reviewed and accredited by CAEP in the spring of 2016.
| Degree Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 61 |
| University Core Requirements | 36-44 |
| Electives | 23-31 |
| Total | 128 |
| Degree Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 61 |
| University Core Requirements | 36-44 |
| Electives | 23-31 |
| Total | 128 |
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 1200 | Introduction to Teaching | 2* |
| EDU 2100 | The Nature of the Learner | 4* |
| EDU 2200 | Critical Perspectives on Teaching and Learning | 4* |
| EDU 3100 | Students with Disabilities: Characteristics and Service Delivery Models | 4 |
| EDU 3110 | Educational Technology for Teachers | 2 |
| EDU 3130 | Methods of Teaching Reading and Writing in the Primary Grades K-2 | 4 |
| EDU 3140 | Special Education Policies and Procedures | 4 |
| EDU 3233 | Methods of Teaching Mathematics | 4 |
| EDU 3243 | Struggling Readers and Writers | 4 |
| EDU 3244 | Teaching and Learning Strategies: Practicum in Special Education | 2 |
| EDU 3245 | Classroom and Behavior Management for Special Education Teachers K-12 | 4 |
| EDU 4009 | Technology Integration for Special Education K-12 Classrooms | 2 |
| EDU 4141 | Instructional Strategies in the Content Areas for Secondary Students with Disabilities | 4 |
| EDU 4142 | Special Education Policies and Procedures II | 3 |
| EDU 4144, EDU 4275 | Introduction to Student Teaching or Internship in Education | 4 |
| EDU 4166 | Using Data to Assess Student Impact in K-12 Classrooms | 2 |
| EDU 4200 | Diverse Learners and Culturally Relevant Pedagogy | 4 |
| The following courses are required for licensure: | ||
| EDU 4000 | Investigation of Teacher Performance Assessment I | 1 |
| EDU 4112 | Independent Study (Required for students officially submitting their edTPA Portfolios) | 4 |
| EDU 4230 | Student Teaching Continuation | 8 |
| Required Supporting Courses Mathematics 1. One course to meet the mathematics University Core Requirement at placement (MTH 1110 or higher) (4). 2. Second Mathematics Course. Recommended options include: |
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| MTH 1130 | Finite Mathematics | 4 |
| MTH 2010 | Mathematical Ideas | 4 |
| MTH 1400 | Pre-Calculus | 4 |
| MTH 1410 | Calculus I | 4 |
| STS 2020 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| Science Choose one course from the following: |
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| BIO 1100 | Biology: A Human Perspective | 4 |
| BIO 1500 | Principles of Cell Biology | 4 |
| CHM 1000 | An Introduction to the Molecular World | 4 |
| CHM 1010 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| ENV 1110 | Environmental Science | 4 |
| NSC 2200 | Earth Science | 4 |
| PHY 1510 | General Physics | 4 |
| Social Studies | ||
| PSC 2310 | American Politics | 4 |
| Choose one course from the following: | ||
| HST 1201 | American Beginnings | 4 |
| HST 1202 | American Expansions | 4 |
| HST 1203 | American Aspirations | 4 |
| HST 2201 | American Identities | 4 |
| HST 2235 | U.S. in the World | 4 |
| Course Descriptions | ||
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 1200 | Introduction to Teaching | 2* |
| EDU 2100 | The Nature of the Learner | 4* |
| EDU 2200 | Critical Perspectives on Teaching and Learning | 4* |
| EDU 3100 | Students with Disabilities: Characteristics and Service Delivery Models | 4 |
| EDU 3110 | Educational Technology for Teachers | 2 |
| EDU 3130 | Methods of Teaching Reading and Writing in the Primary Grades K-2 | 4 |
| EDU 3140 | Special Education Policies and Procedures | 4 |
| EDU 3244 | Teaching and Learning Strategies: Practicum in Special Education | 2 |
| EDU 3245 | Classroom and Behavior Management for Special Education Teachers K-12 | 4 |
| EDU 3246 | Behavior Strategies for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities | 4 |
| EDU 3290 | Systematic Instruction for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities | 4 |
| EDU 4009 | Technology Integration for Special Education K-12 Classrooms | 2 |
| EDU 4142 | Special Education Policies and Procedures II | 3 |
| EDU 4144, EDU 4275 | Introduction to Student Teaching or Internship in Education | 4 |
| EDU 4166 | Using Data to Assess Student Impact in K-12 Classrooms | 2 |
| EDU 4200 | Diverse Learners and Culturally Relevant Pedagogy | 4 |
| Required Supporting Course: | ||
| EDU 1010 | American Sign Language I | 4 |
| The following courses are required for licensure: | ||
| EDU 4000 | Investigation of Teacher Performance Assessment I | 1 |
| EDU 4112 | Independent Study (Required for students officially submitting their edTPA Portfolios) | 4 |
| EDU 4230 | Student Teaching Continuation | 8 |
| Course Descriptions | ||
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