This document is a completed “Purpose Plan Worksheet” for Topic One in Grand Canyon University’s Special Education (SPD 480) course. It represents a student’s initial self-assessment and planning related to the program's academic demands and personal spiritual integration.
This worksheet is primarily for students enrolled in the Master of Education in Special Education program. It’s typically completed early in the program to encourage proactive planning and resource identification. It serves as a foundational exercise to help students anticipate challenges and connect their academic journey with their personal values.
This completed example does *not* offer guidance on *how* to complete the worksheet, nor does it provide comprehensive program information. Users will still need to complete their own personalized plan, explore program resources independently, and engage with course materials.
This document provides a completed example of responses to questions regarding program coursework (including a list of 13 required courses), anticipated challenges, needed skills and resources, and the integration of faith into the academic experience. It also includes specific resources identified within the Student Success Center. This preview does *not* include the student’s full rationale or detailed plans beyond the brief answers provided.