Master of Education (M.Ed.) (30 credits min.)
This degree program is designed for the college graduate who holds instructional certification in special education and who is interested in pursuing advanced studies in special education. The mission of this special education master’s program is to enhance the skills of highly qualified special educators who are not only skilled practitioners, but also leaders in establishing effective teaching and learning environments for individuals with disabilities in their schools and communities.

• Must have a bachelor's degree and certification in special education.
• Designed to enhance expertise in inclusion.
• Internship is NOT required.
• Course sequence is individualized (core plus elective coureses).

MASTERS GRANT SUPPORT
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COURSES/COURSEWORK

Core Course Work (18 credits)
SpEd/TLT 404. Diversity, Families, School Collaborations in K-12 (3)
SpEd 428. Positive Behavior Support (3)
SpEd 452. Assessment in Special Education (3)
SpEd 465. Advanced Inclusionary Practices in K-12 (3)
SpEd 429 Professional Seminar

Choose 1:
SpEd 418. Alternative Curricular Approaches (3)
SpEd 411 Early Childhood Education (3)
SpEd 419 Academic Interventions: PreK-8 (3)
SpEd 4xx Academic Interventions Secondary Level

Electives in Special Education or Related Interest Areas (12 credits)

SpEd 418. Alternative Curricular Approaches (3)
SpEd 411 Early Childhood Education (3)
SpEd 419 Academic Interventions: PreK-8 (3)
SpEd 4xx Academic Interventions Secondary Level (3)
SpEd 4xx Transition to Post-School Life (3)
SchP/SpEd 402 Applied Behavior Analysis
SpEd 430 Advanced Seminar: Autism
SpEd 338 Emotional and Behavioral Disorders of Children
SpEd 442 Learning Disabilities: Inclusion and Issues
SpEd 440 Early Academic Intervention
EdL 432 Special Education Law
EdL 479 School Law
SchP 412 Consultation Procedures
SchP Advanced School and Family Interventions
SchP/SpEd 402 Applied Behavior Analysis

*Students may also take course work toward Supervisor of Special Education Certification (19 credits required).  See Educational Leadership Program for specific requirements.