Special Education, M. Ed.
The Master of Education with specialization in special education is designed to allow students to pursue graduate level study in the various areas of special education.
Prerequisites:
Students must have an institutional endorsement in special education. Students without an institutional endorsement will be required to complete the endorsement prior to the final exam for their master’s degree. Anyone wanting to complete a master’s degree without a special education teaching certificate must have special education faculty permission.
Program: Students will complete at least 45 credits of approved graduate level coursework. The course of study will be developed in consultation with their major advisor from special education and filed with the office of Graduate Studies, Research and Continuing Education. Admission Requirements:
| Prefix / Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
| Required Courses |
|
| Required Foundations and Research Courses under Professional Core |
10 |
| EDSE |
501 |
Orientation, Foundations, and Issues |
2 |
| EDSE |
503 |
High Prevalence Categories of Exceptionality |
3 |
| EDSE |
512 |
Educational Rights of Individuals with Disabilities |
3 |
| EDSE |
521 |
Functional Assessment |
3 |
| EDSE |
522 |
Collaboration/Consultation |
3 |
| EDSE |
523 |
Curriculum for Students with Special Needs |
3 |
| EDSE |
585 |
Administration and Supervision of Programs for Individuals with Disabilities |
3 |
| EDSE |
684 |
Internship in Professional Affiliated Disciplines |
2-4 |
| EDSE |
700 |
Master´s Thesis, Project Study, and/or Examination |
6 |
Total Required Credits |
40 |
| Areas of Concentration (by advisement) |
|
| EDSE |
583 |
Internship in Professional Affiliated Disciplines |
2 |
| EDSE |
597 |
Master´s Thesis, Project Study, and/or Examination |
4 |
| Total Area of Concentration Credits |
6 |
| Total Credits Program |
45 |
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