Saint Louis University's minor in special education is open to non-education majors and requires 20-21 credits. The minor program focuses on mild/moderate disabilities but does not qualify you for state certification in mild/moderate disabilities.
The School of Education at Saint Louis University is accredited by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). To contact CAEP:
1140 19th St NW #400
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 223-0077
SLU's minor in special education does not qualify for state certification.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| EDSP 3700 | Intro to Disabilities Studies | 3 |
| EDSP 4240 | Classroom Organization and Management (Early Childhood, ECSE, Elementary, Special Education) | 3 |
| or EDSP 4250 | Classroom Organization and Management (Middle, Secondary and Special Education) |
| EDSP 4310 | Ed & Psych of the Exp Ind | 3 |
| EDSP 4620 | Intro to Mild/Mod Dis Sec Meth | 3 |
| or EDSP 4610 | Meth Mild/Mod Elem |
| or EDSP 4530 | Curriculum Methods & Matl ECSE |
| 8-9 |
EDF 3620 | Multicultural Issues in the Classroom | |
EDI 4290 | Mathematics for Diverse Learners | |
EDI 4420 | Assess Classroom Performance | |
EDSP 3560 | Special Ed. Process | |
EDSP 4400 | Speech & Lang Dev Exp Ch | |
EDSP 4510 | Counseling in Special Education | |
EDSP 4530 | Curriculum Methods & Matl ECSE | |
EDSP 4600 | Medical Implications in SpEd | |
EDSP 4610 | Meth Mild/Mod Elem | |
EDSP 4620 | Intro to Mild/Mod Dis Sec Meth | |
EDSP 4640 | Seminar in ECSE | |
| Total Credits | 20-21 |
Continuation Standards
Minimum grade point average of 2.00 for acceptance and continuation. Courses must be completed with no grade lower than a C. A grade of “C-” does not satisfy the requirement.
Apply for Admission
For additional admission questions please contact,
SLU School of Education
(314) 977-3292
slued@slu.edu