Special Education, Minor
Saint Louis University's minor in special education is open to non-education majors and requires 19 credits. The minor program focuses on mild/moderate disabilities but does not qualify you for state certification in mild/moderate disabilities.
The School of Education at Saint Louis University is accredited by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). To contact CAEP:
1140 19th St NW #400
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 223-0077
SLU's minor in special education does not qualify for state certification.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: (16 credits) | ||
| EDSP 4310 | Ed & Psych of the Exp Ind | 3 |
| EDSP 3700 | Intro to Disabilities Studies | 3 |
| EDSP 3560 | Special Ed. Process | 2 |
| EDSP 4600 | Medical Implications in SpEd | 3 |
| EDSP 4510 | Collaboration in Special Education | 2 |
| EDSP 4240 | Classroom Organization and Management (Early Childhood, ECSE, Elementary, Special Education) | 3 |
| or EDSP 4250 | Classroom Organization and Management (Middle, Secondary and Special Education) | |
| Elective: please choose 1 class from the following: | 3 | |
| Creative Arts & Play | ||
| English Language Learners in the Mainstream Classroom | ||
| Professional Ethics | ||
| Leadership and Service Seminar | ||
| Teach Meth for Inc Class EC/EL | ||
or EDSP 4480 | Teaching Method Incl Class Mid & Sec | |
| Total Credits | 19 | |
Continuation Standards
Minimum grade point average of 2.00 for acceptance and continuation. Courses must be completed with no grade lower than a C. A grade of “C-” does not satisfy the requirement.
For additional admission questions, please contact:
SLU School of Education
314-977-3292
slued@slu.edu