Multiple Abilities Program, BSE | University of Alabama

Multiple Abilities Program (MAP)

The Multiple Abilities Program (MAP) leads to a bachelor of science in education degree with a major in Multiple Abilities. It is an integrated program leading to certification in four areas: collaborative special education (K-6), elementary education (K-6), early childhood (P-3), and early childhood special education (P-3). This program is open to a cohort of 25 full-time students who are selected to complete the 78-semester-hour course sequence over four consecutive semesters and one summer term.

The undergraduate catalog is published annually. Program advising sheets are updated as policy changes are made; they are thus likely to provide the most up-to-date information on degree and other requirements through DegreeWorks in myBama.

NOTE: Programs leading to certification may be altered to meet requirements adopted by the Alabama State Board of Education. At the time of publication of this catalog, proposed changes to this program are pending and are expected to be approved before the next catalog revision. Students must consult with their advisor for current requirements before registering each term.

General Education Requirements

Students must meet all General Education requirements. Courses that are common to the teaching field and the General Education requirements may be applied to both. At least 120 hours are required for the degree.

Students in this program should select the following courses in the Foundational Core:

Code and Title		Hours
First Year Compass Courses
UA 101	Legends	1
(or UA 201 for tranfer students)
EDU 200	Orient to Teacher Education (included in Professional Studies)	1
History and Social and Behavioral Sciences
PY 101 (or PY 105) or HD 101 (or HD 102)

When selecting courses to meet General Education and program requirements, students should note the following:

Courses should be used to meet teaching field or prerequisite requirements.
Natural Science: Students in this program must complete 4 additional semester hours of Natural Science (for a total of 12 hours).
Mathematical Science: In addition to the minimum Foundational Core requirement, students must complete additional hours of mathematics to meet ALSDE requirements. Students should consult with their advisor for appropriate selections.
Humanities: 9-12 credit hours are required. Students should consult with their advisor for appropriate selections.
Social and Behavioral Sciences: 9-12 credit hours are required. Students should consult with their advisor for appropriate selections.
For the Upper-Division Core, in this program, the Writing requirement is met with MAP 331 and MAP 332.
Students must complete a course approved for the U.S. and Global Citizenship designation (3 credit hours).
Students must meet the World Language Proficiency requirement.
MUE 107 Basic Skills In Music is also required.

NOTE: Additional tuition costs are associated with enrollment for summer terms.

The student is responsible for meeting GPA requirements and Requirements for Admission to a Teacher Education Program.

The following are required to be eligible to continue in the program after the first semester:

A grade of at least a C- in all MAP coursework.
Demonstrated proficiency in writing coherent, logical, and carefully edited prose.

Fall I		Hours
MAP 301	Professionalism	3
MAP 311	The Learner	3
MAP 321	Communicatn/Collaboratn	3
MAP 331	Facilitating Learning	3
MAP 341	Field Exper/Practicum	3
Total Hours		15

Spring I		Hours
MAP 302	Professionalism	3
MAP 312	The Learner	3
MAP 322	Communicatn/Collaboratn	3
MAP 332	Facilitating Learning	3
MAP 342	Field Exper/Practicum	3
Total Hours		15

Summer I		Hours
MAP 403	Professionalism	2
MAP 413	The Learner	2
MAP 423	Communication And Collaboratn	1
MAP 433	Facilitating Learning	1
MAP 443	Enrichment Workshop Practicum	6
Total Hours		12

Fall II		Hours
MAP 404	Professionalism	1
MAP 414	The Learner	3
MAP 424	Communicatn/Collaboratn	3
MAP 434	Facilitating Learning	2
MAP 444	Field Experience Spe Interns ¹	6
Total Hours		15

Spring II		Hours
MAP 405	Professionalism	1
MAP 415	The Learner	3
MAP 425	Communication/Collaboration	3
MAP 435	Facilitating Learning	2
MAP 445	Field Experience Spe Internsh ¹	6
EDU 400	Internship Seminar	1
Total Hours		16

Passing scores on the appropriate Praxis subject assessment(s) for the teaching field and Foundations of Reading 190 are required for internship.

Types of Jobs Accepted

Our graduates accept positions as elementary and early childhood teachers and elementary and early childhood special education teachers.

Jobs of Experienced Alumni

Cooperating master teachers, curriculum specialists, instructional facilitators, administrators (principals, special education supervisors, directors of special schools).

Learn more about opportunities in this field at the Career Center