The Exceptional Learning Special Education; Modified K-12 Degree Program at Fisk operates cooperatively with the Department of Education of the State of Tennessee. The Program leads to a Degree in Special Education or Licensure in Special Education.

All students are required to meet the general education core requirements (32 semester hours) for a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education. A total of 120 semester credit hours must be completed. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5, and successfully pass, and be admitted to the Teacher Education Program.

The requirements for a major in Special Education consist of 41 semester hours. A minimum of 32 semester credit hours within the major core must be completed. All students must have a total of 25 hours of Professional requirements. Specific Procedures for Admission
1. Students must submit to the Special Education to the Coordinator a copy of their college transcript.
2. Must have a minimum 2.5 Cumulative grade point average.
3. Submission of a typed essay.
4. Submission of three faculty recommendations.
5. Complete Educational Psychology (EDUC 248), & Theory and Practices of Teaching (EDUC 260).

Major Requirements Course Sequence
SPED 210	Introduction to Special Education OR
SPED 310	Characteristics and Needs of Exceptional Children
SPED 311	Nature of the Learning Disabled Child
SPED 270	Professional Aspects of Special Education
SPED 410	Assessment in Special Education
SPED 350	Techniques and Strategies (Modified)
SPED 280	Practical Application of Special Education
SPED 360	Managing Inappropriate Classroom Behavior
SPED 400	Procedures for Teaching the Gifted
SPED 420	Integrating Technology in Special Education
SPED 480	Student Teaching of Exceptional Children
Professional Education Core
PSY 205	Child & Adolescent Psychology
EDUC 248	Educational Psychology
EDUC 250	Fundamental Responsibilities
EDUC 260	Theory and Practice of Teaching
EDUC 320	Elementary Curriculum and Methods I
EDUC 330	Elementary Curriculum and Methods II
EDUC 410	Elementary Education Seminar I
Note: Passing scores for the Praxis in Principles of Learning and Teaching is required. Also passing scores in Special Education Modified: Knowledge Based Core Principles and Application of Core Principles.