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Apr 23, 2026
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2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook
Special Education, AA
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CODE: ECESPEC-AA | TOTAL CREDITS: 60 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible
This degree is intended for transfer to NSU and UNLV. Students should meet with their assigned CSN advising unit first and then contact the transfer program advising unit for the university you plan to attend.
ACADEMIC MAPS: Academic Maps: AA Special Education
SCHOOL: School of Education, Behavioral and Social Sciences
DESCRIPTION
This degree is designed to provide for the first two years of college preparation for students wanting to become special education teachers, and/or who plan to become a paraprofessional (Instructional Aide).
NEED HELP WITH THIS DEGREE OR SELECTING A COURSE?
- For advising assistance, log into MyCSN and access your advising unit’s information from the advising notice in the communication center.
- If you are on academic warning, probation or suspension, or financial aid warning or suspension, please see an Academic Counselor by visiting Counseling and Retention Services.
Once you have met with your CSN advising unit you should meet with the Transfer Program for the university you wish to transfer to:
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Program Learning Outcomes
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Apply the dimensions of multicultural education to support appropriate pedagogical practices for teaching diverse students in Special Education. -
Select technology tools for integration across the curriculum in Special Education. -
Synthesize the major theoretical perspectives and methods of educational psychology to teaching, learning, and schooling in Special Education. -
Choose formative and summative techniques for evaluation and modification with group and individual instruction and learning strategies in Special Education. -
Evaluate the historical, legal, and philosophical foundations and issues related to contemporary Special Education. General Education Requirements
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 32
Mathematics (3 Credits)
NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits. English Composition (6-8 Credits)
NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits. Analytical Reasoning (3 Credits)
Natural Science (7 Credits)
Seven credits of coursework to include at least one laboratory experience. Humanities (7 Credits)
- COM 101 - Public Speaking
- and any World Languages 111 or above course (this includes the following course prefixes: ARA, ARM, CHI, FIL, FREN, GER, GRE, ITAL, JPN, KOR, LAT, PORT, RUS, SPAN, and THAI).
Social Science (3 Credits)
Values and Diversity
All students MUST fulfill this requirement. Course chosen may also be used to fulfill the corresponding general education or major program requirements. Major Requirements
TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 28
Core Requirements (15 Credits)
Major Elective Requirements (9 Credits)
Select courses appropriate to the Special Education Major in conjunction with transfer institution requirements. See an Academic Advisor or Counselor for course selection. - Recommended: EDU 201 or EDU 202 or ECE 250 (depending on intended level of eventual NV license) or ECE 260 ; World Languages 112 or higher (including the course prefixes: ARA, CHI, FIL, FREN, GER, ITAL, JPN, KOR, LAT, PORT, RUS, and SPAN).
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (4-6 Credits)
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