Student Learning Outcomes

1. Teachers demonstrate mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content they teach. The elementary teacher is an expert in literacy and mathematics and is knowledgeable in all other content that he or she teaches (e.g., science, social studies, arts, physical education, or world languages). The secondary teacher has knowledge of literacy and mathematics and is an expert in his or her content endorsement area(s).
2. Teachers establish a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.
3. Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction and create an environment that facilitates learning for their students.
4. Teachers demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership.

Outcomes Assessment Activities

• Performance documented in students’ eportfolios.
• Scores on standardized tests of special education, teaching reading, and math content knowledge.
• Ratings of proficiency on program standards by K-12 classroom teachers, University faculty, and student teacher supervisors based on direct observation of teaching.
• Self-evaluations/ ratings of proficiency on program standards by program completers and graduates one year after teaching.
• Ratings of proficiency by K-12 supervisors after graduates have taught for one year.

Specific Program Requirements

Program Overview

Requirements for admission and retention in this program can be found in the School Admission section of the School of Education webpage and in the Traditional Licensure Handbook.

General Education Requirements

Specific Major Requirements

Students are not allowed to count the same courses completed for general education requirements as course requirements in the major.

Specific Requirements for the Elementary/Special Education, Minor

CSU Pueblo requires the student interested in Elementary or Special Education to complete the courses listed below, which constitute a minor in Education.

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Admission to the School of Education required (e.g. cumulative GPA of 2.600, good standing, etc.)

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Approved application to student teaching required.

Planning Sheet

Disclaimer: The Planning Sheet is designed as a guide for student's planning their course selections. The information on this page provides only a suggested schedule. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and consent of an academic advisor. While accurately portraying the information contained in the college catalog, this form is not considered a legal substitute for that document. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time in which they entered the institution.

Students completing a major in Special Education are required to complete a minor in Education and meet all requirements outlined by the School of Education.