Multiple Abilities Program, BSE

NOTE: Programs leading to certification may be altered to meet requirements adopted by the Alabama State Board of Education. Students must consult with their advisor for current requirements before registering each term.

General Education Requirements

Students must meet all General Education requirements. Courses should be selected to meet program or prerequisite requirements. At least 120 hours are required for the degree. Students may need to complete additional courses to reach 120 hours.

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
HY 101 (or HD 102) or PY 101 (or PY 105)

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

• Mathematical Sciences: 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.
• BEF 362 meets the requirement for a U.S. and Global Citizenship course (3 credit hours).
• Students must meet the World Language Proficiency requirement.

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. Passing scores on the 5901 Elementary 3-subject bundle are required for TEP admission.

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.

College-Specific Compass Course (required)		Hours
EDU 200	Orient to Teacher Education	1

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

Footnotes
1	Passing scores on the appropriate Praxis assessment(s) for the teaching field and Foundations of Reading 890 are required for internship.

Additional Courses

Code and Title		Hours
BEF 362	School, Culture, and Society	3
MATH 208	Number And Operations	3
MUE 107	Basic Skills In Music	2
Total Hours		8

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