M.Ed. Special Education
Special EducationProgram Courses
The following sample course of study is an example of the sequence of courses you might take in order to receive your 30 credit hour non-licensure degree. Please plan to discuss your actual course of study with your advisor, who can help you stay on track to meet your academic and professional goals.
Core Courses (all programs)
EDUC 593
Basic Foundations of Special Education and Inclusive Practices 3 cr.
EDUC 558
Current Issues and Legal Aspects of Special Education and Inclusion 3 cr.
EDUC 539
Instructional Methods for Students with Diverse Needs in PK-12 Inclusive Settings 3 cr.
EDUC 576
Behavior Management in Inclusive Settings 3 cr.
EDUC 594
Research Evaluation and Design 3 cr.
EDUC 559
Instructional Methods for Students with Learning Disabilities and Other Struggling Learners in Inclusive Settings 3 cr.
EDUC 591
Instructional Methods for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Other Low Incidence Disabilities in Inclusive Settings 3 cr.
EDUC 592
Assessment and Evaluation of Diverse Learners 3 cr.
EDUC 660
Outcome-based Instructional Methods in Inclusive Settings 3 cr.
EDUC 625
Serving and Leading in Community and World 3 cr.
30 Total Credits
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Additional Coursework for K-8 or 6-12 Endorsement
EDUC 546
Reading Instruction and Assessment to Meet Diverse Student Needs 3 cr.
EDUC 547
Mathematics Instruction to meet Diverse Students Needs 3 cr.
6 Total Credits
Additional Coursework for K-12 Endorsement
EDUC 546
Reading Instruction and Assessment to Meet Diverse Student Needs 3 cr.
EDUC 547
Mathematics Instruction to meet Diverse Students Needs 3 cr.
EDUC 661
Advanced Behavior Management 3 cr.
EDUC 663
Transition Education and Services—Early Childhood to Adulthood 3 cr.
12 Total Credits
Additional Coursework for Initial Teaching Certificate – K-8 or 6-12 Endorsement
EDUC 500
Admission to Education Program 0 cr.
EDUC 546
Reading Instruction and Assessment to Meet Diverse Student Needs 3 cr.
EDUC 547
Mathematics Instruction to meet Diverse Students Needs 3 cr.
PSY 511
Psychological Foundations of Teaching and Learning 3 cr.
EDUC 622
Teaching Writing in Grades PK-12 3 cr.
EDUC 673A
Clinical Experience: Special Education Student Teaching I 3 cr.
EDUC 673B
Clinical Experience: Special Education Student Teaching II 3 cr.
18 Total Credits
Additional Coursework for Initial Teaching Certificate – K-12 Endorsement
EDUC 500
Admission to Education Program 0 cr.
EDUC 546
Reading Instruction and Assessment to Meet Diverse Student Needs 3 cr.
EDUC 547
Mathematics Instruction to meet Diverse Students Needs 3 cr.
EDUC 661
Advanced Behavior Management 3 cr.
EDUC 663
Transition Education and Services—Early Childhood to Adulthood 3 cr.
PSY 511
Psychological Foundations of Teaching and Learning 3 cr.
EDUC 622
Teaching Writing in Grades PK-12 3 cr.
EDUC 673A
Clinical Experience: Special Education Student Teaching I 3 cr.
EDUC 673B
Clinical Experience: Special Education Student Teaching II 3 cr.
24 Total Credits
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