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Special Education Minor
Please see the UNLV College of Education Department of Early Childhood, Multilingual, and Special Education (EMS) web page for information about department programs, faculty and facilities. Degree worksheets are available on the UNLV Degrees Directory.
A 2.75 GPA is required for this minor.
Advising
Please see advising information at the UNLV College of Education Student Services Center.
Accreditation
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University Graduation Requirements
To obtain this minor, you must be a degree seeking undergraduate student pursuing an approved UNLV bachelor's degree. Please see
for complete information.Special Education Minor - Total Credits: 38
Generalist Courses - Credits: 6
- EDU 203 - Introduction to Special Education
- EDSP 441 - Characteristics and Inclusive Strategies for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
EDSP 441 - Characteristics and Inclusive Strategies for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
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Core Courses - Credits: 22 (8 courses)
- EDSP 431 - Legal Aspects of Special Education
- EDSP 481 - Practicum in a Resource Room
- EDSP 423 - Collaboration and Consultation in Special Education
- EDSP 453 - Behavior Management Techniques for Students with Disabilities
EDSP 453 - Behavior Management Techniques for Students with Disabilities
Loading from UNLV Catalog…Close - EDSP 464 - Intensification of Instruction through Multi-tiered Systems of Support
EDSP 464 - Intensification of Instruction through Multi-tiered Systems of Support
Loading from UNLV Catalog…Close - EDSP 432 - Parent Involvement and Family Engagement for Students with/without Disabilities
EDSP 432 - Parent Involvement and Family Engagement for Students with/without Disabilities
Loading from UNLV Catalog…Close - EDSP 451 - Assessment of Diverse Learners with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings
EDSP 451 - Assessment of Diverse Learners with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings
Loading from UNLV Catalog…Close - EDSP 466 - Group Teaching Methods for Students with Disabilities
Student Teaching - Credits: 10
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Department of Early Childhood, Multilingual, and Special Education
We are dedicated to preparing professionals for specialized services in schools, community agencies, and higher education settings. In our bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs as well as two dual Ph.D./J.D. degrees and graduate certificates, we promote cultural diversity and affirm our commitment to the ethical standards of our respective disciplines.
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