BSED IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
All special education teacher preparation programs require coursework, an assessment portfolio and evidence of knowledge and skills as measured by the COE Performance Observation Assessment (POA) instrument which aligns with the Conceptual Framework for the Professional Education Unit (PEU).

Bachelor of Science in Education: Special Education-Cross Categorical (BSED)
**Initial Preparation**

1. Eligibility Requirements:

• Completed the majority of the CORE including the following courses in AREA F : EDUC 2120, EDUC 2130, EDUC 2110, CEUG 1010, CEUG 3012, CEUG 2100 plus SPED 2001 and EDUC 3100 with a grade of C or better
• A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better
• Admission applications must be submitted to the Department of Special and Adult Education no later than April 29
• A passing score on the GACE Basic Skills Assessment or SAT verbal and quantitative subtests scores that total 1000 or a 43 on the ACT, English and Math subtests
• Verification of current CPR training
• A signed notification of essential functions form
• A positive result of a current criminal background check
• A LiveText account (required in EDUC 3100)
• Proof of teacher liability insurance
• Two program disposition forms completed by references who know your work ethic and attitudes
• Two PEU Candidate Disposition Forms completed by two AASU professors (Must be submittted in LiveText) Access directions here

2. AASU Admissions for BSED Candidates
   BSED Candidates are required to make application through the Office of the Registrar. Students meet with an advisor to discuss and set their program of study and review requirements for admission into candidacy which means the student is admitted into the Special Education Program in the College of Education. Students must fulfill all prerequisites including prerequisite coursework prior to admission into candidacy.

These documents are in PDF format and require the free Adobe Reader

• Application Checklist (to be filled out by advisor at advisment meeting)
• Application Form
• Criminal Background Check Consent form (in Word format)
• Internship Fee
  (more information: http://www.education.armstrong.edu/fecpp/studentteaching.htm)
• Essential Functions form
• Program disposition form

3. Program of Study
4. Decision Points (contact advisor) and Professional Portfolio
5. Process for Internship (NOTE: See COE Blog for important information)
6. Process for Graduation (see your advisor for specific information and guidance)
   

Policies and Procedures
Please note the following important information regarding advisement:

• Advisement, registration and financial aid dates are posted on the Admissions website for each academic semester.
• Schedule an advisement session as soon as possible after you have been admitted to AASU.
• Faculty office hours are available through the departmental secretary, Mrs. Collins.
• Your program advisor will assist you in designing your program of study as well as keeping you current in matriculation, graduation, and certification procedures.

Disbursement of Financial Aid
Disbursement of financial aid will be made only if the applicant has completed all requirements for receipt of aid, which includes submission of verification documents, if necessary. Students applying for loan funds must make an acceptance of this award before the financial aid office will process or disburse such funds. Verification of attendance must be attained for classes before aid is disbursed to the student's account. A student's enrollment in sessions that begin later in a semester may cause a delay of disbursement of aid due to verification of attendance in such classes. All financial aid excess checks will be mailed to students at their mailing address in AASU's system after verification of attendance is completed. Aid offered is based on full-time enrollment status unless otherwise indicated, and may be adjusted depending on hours enrolled.

Students who attend off-campus centers are also subject to verification of attendance. Their checks will be mailed after verification of attendance is completed.

Work study funds are earned on an hourly basis and are only paid for work performed. Funds from this program are not available for registration.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE AASU FINANCIAL AID WEBSITE

What is Half Time vs Full Time?

Full Time for Undergraduates is 12 hours. Half Time is 6 hours.
Full Time for Graduate students is 9 hours. Half Time is 5 hours.\

What is "Verification of Attendance" and why does it affect my financial aid disbursement?
Federal regulations require that you must ATTEND the classes for which aid is awarded. Verification of attendance is the process of having your professor indicate whether or not you have been in attendance. If you are NOT verified in attendance by faculty, your aid may be reduced or cancelled. You should be aware that your registration for classes that begin in the later part of the term also may result in a delay of your financial aid disbursement as attendance cannot be verified until the classes begin. Verification of attendance usually takes place in the first 2 weeks of the class period and disbursement of aid happens in the 3rd week.