Suggested Pacing Guide for Double Major - EDA/EGP

Special Education (PK-12) and Early Grades Preparation (Pk-4)
(143+ Credits)

Semester 1 (16-18 Credits) Semester 2 (18 Credits)
FYE 100 (4) WRT 200 (3)
EGP 209 (3) LIT 219 (3)
EDA 103 (3) MAT 102 (3)
WRT 120 (3) OR WRT 123 (4) EGP 210 (3)
MAT 101 (3)  OR  MAT 100 (4) ^EDA 203 OR ^EGP 220 (3)
  Select 3 credits from:
HIS 150; SCI 101; SCI 102; GEO 101; PSC 100; MDA 240;
EDF 255; OR EDP 250 (3)
Semester 3 (18 Credits) Semester 4 (18 Credits)
 Select 3 credits from:
^EGP 220 OR ^EDA 203 (3)
Select 6 credits from:
^EDA 321 OR ^EGP 322 (6)
Select 3 credits from:
EDR 304 OR ^EDR 307 (3)
Select 3 credits from:
EDR 304 OR ^EDR 307 (3)
Select 12 credits from:
HIS 150; SCI 101; SCI 102; GEO 101; PSC 100; MDA 240; EDF
255; OR EDP 250
Select 9 credits from:
HIS 150; SCI 101; SCI 102; GEO 101; PSC 100; MDA 240; EDF 255; OR EDP 250
Semester 5 (17 credits) Semester 6 (15 - 17 credits)
Select 6 credits from:
^EDA 321 OR ^EGP 322 (6)
Select 3 credits from:
LAN 382 OR ^EGP 326 (3)
Select 3 credits from:
LAN 382 OR ^EGP 326 (3)
Select 6 credits:
EDA 324 + EDA 325 (6) OR EDA 314 & +EDA 361 (6)
Select 6 credits:
EDA 324 + EDA 325 (6) OR EDA 314 & +EDA 361 (6)
Select 6 – 8 credits from:
+SCE 320; +EGP 335; ERM 353; MAT 351 (3) + ^MAT 361(2)
EDA 327 (2)  
Semester 7 (15 - 17 credits)  Semester 8 (12 - 15 credits)
 Select 6 credits from:
+^EDR 317 OR +^EDA 421 (6)
Select 6 credits from:
+^EDR 317 OR +^EDA 421 (6)
 Select 3 credits from:
+EGP 402 OR +EGP 400 (3)
 Select 3 credits from:
+EGP 402 OR +EGP 400 (3)
 Select 6 – 8 credits from:
+SCE 320; +EGP 335; ERM 353; MAT 351 (3) + ^MAT 361(2)
 +EDA 413 (3)
Semester 9 (12 Credits)
+^EGP 410/411 (6) (Student Teaching)
+^EDA 416/417 (6) (Student Teaching)

EGP/EDA Pacing Guide Key:

  • + Teacher Candidacy - Application submitted by semester 4
  • ^ Current field Clearances Required: Criminal background, PA Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprinting, and tuberculosis test results.
  • WRT 120/123; WRT 200; MAT 101; MAT 102; LIT 219 should be completed by semester 3
  • HIS 150; SCI 101; SCI 102; GEO 101; PSC 100; MDA 240; and EDF 255 should be completed by semester 4
  • EDA 361 is a pre-requisite for EDA 413 and EDA 421
  • All courses must be completed prior to ST (exception: EGP 400 which may be completed while student teaching) To complete program in 8 semesters, students should plan summer or winter courses - speak to your faculty advisor

 NOTE: Review Section Topic/Text to Student in Ram Portal for field requirements including days and times