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- M.Ed. in Special Education: Guided Studies (Individualized Concentration)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Guided Studies (Professional Concentration)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Reading Specialist (Initial Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Reading Specialist (Non-Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Moderate Disabilities (Initial Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Severe Disabilities (Initial Licensure)
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M.Ed. in Special Education: Moderate Disabilities (Initial Licensure)
Degree Overview
The Special Education Department has developed a variety of innovative master’s programs to meet teacher candidate and PreK-12 district needs: Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K-8), Moderate Disabilities (5-12) and Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K-8) Adding Elementary Education Licensure (1-6). Students seeking non-endorsed Initial Licensure in Elementary Education (1-6) complete an additional 150 hour practicum. The MEd in Special Education programs are designed to prepare students for careers in teaching children with disabilities.
The program prepares graduates to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the field of special education, including legislation and litigation that has affected the rights of individuals with disabilities
- Demonstrate competence in teaching that leads to success for all students in the least restrictive environment
- Evaluate students to determine their educational needs and to design appropriate programs
- Collaborate with teachers and parents to develop effective teaching strategies that will enhance student’s learning
- Demonstrate sensitivity, understanding and respect for children and adults from diverse cultural, religious, ethnic, and racial backgrounds
- Students may add an additional 150 hour elementary practicum to the PreK-8 Moderate Disabilities Initial Licensure track to obtain Initial Licensure in Elementary Education.
Requirements and Curriculum
Program Prerequisite
SPED 7023 Foundations of Education: Theory and Practice (for students without prior coursework in education)
Required Courses (PreK-8) |
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| SPED 7024 Understanding Disability and Diversity | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 8300 Language Development, Differences and Disorders | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 8008 Working with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Inclusive Classroom | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 8016 Curriculum, Strategies in Reading/Language Arts | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 8915 Assessment, Curriculum, Strategies for Mathematics (focus on pre-K-8) | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 8011 Differentiating Content Instruction in the Inclusive Classroom | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 8180 Positive Behavioral Supports for Students with Disabilities | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 9130 Advanced Identification and Remediation of Reading/Language Based Learning Disabilities (taken concurrently with SPED 8917) | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 8917 Assessments in Reading/Language Arts | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 9200 Consultation and Collaboration Strategies | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 9000 Research in Special Education | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 8963 Moderate Disabilities Practicum | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 9004 Practicum and Research Application Seminar (taken concurrently with SPED 8963) | 3 S.H. |
| One Approved Elective | 3 S.H. |
Total Credits |
42 S.H. |
Required Courses (5-12) |
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| SPED 7024 Understanding Disability and Diversity | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 8300 Language Development, Differences and Disorders | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 8008 Working with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Inclusive Classroom | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 8016 Curriculum, Strategies in Reading/Language Arts | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 8916 Assessment, Curriculum, Strategies for Mathematics (focus on 5-12) | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 8011 Differentiating Content Instruction in the Inclusive Classroom | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 8180 Positive Behavioral Supports for Students with Disabilities | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 8918 Reading and Writing: Methods for Secondary Students with Moderate Disabilities (taken concurrently with SPED 8917) | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 8917 Assessments in Reading/Language Arts | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 9200 Consultation and Collaboration Strategies | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 9000 Research in Special Education | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 8963 Moderate Disabilities Practicum | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 9004 Practicum and Research Application Seminar (taken concurrently with SPED 8963) | 3 S.H. |
| One Approved Elective | 3 S.H. |
Total Credits |
42 S.H. |
Career Opportunities
The Moderate Disabilities Graduate Program provides teachers with the opportunity to work with individuals with special needs at the indicated levels. Career options include, but may not be limited to, Inclusion Teacher/Specialist, Special Education Teacher, or Resource Room Teacher.
“I love the program, the involvement of the professors, and the well-rounded classes. I am learning so much that is applicable to my profession.”–Melody Stockdale
“This program has given me the knowledge and confidence to manage many different situations that may arise in a special education classroom. This degree along with my experience has helped me obtain the job of my dreams. I found the professors to be experts in the field and a wealth of information. The staff involved in the program are able to offer experience based knowledge and guidance at each and every step along the way.”–Brian Whalen, 2011
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