Teaching and Learning M.Ed. - Special Education
General Graduate Program Requirements
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The minimum GPA for any graduate program is 3.0. Individual programs may require more than a 3.0 to remain in good standing.
The minimum grade for a course to be accepted toward any master’s or doctoral requirement is C. The minimum grade for a course to be accepted toward a certificate program is B-. Individual programs may require higher grades for specific courses.
Master of Education - Teaching and Learning; Special Education Concentration
- All requirements for the degree must be completed within six years, including successful completion of a departmental comprehensive examination.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Complete one of the following foundation of education courses: | 3 | |
| Philosophy of Education | ||
| History of American Education | ||
| Developmental & Learning Sciences | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| EDU 501 | Curriculum Design, Implementation, & Evaluation | 3 |
| EDU 514 | Education Across Cultures | 3 |
| EDU 515 | Computer/Technological Application in Education | 3 |
| EDU 518 | Inclusion and Collaboration | 3 |
| EDU 520 | Educational Research | 3 |
| Directed Courses | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| EDU 438 | Literacy Assessment, Diagnosis, & Instruction | 3 |
| EDSP 403 | Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education | 3 |
| EDSP 405 | Assessment of Students with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| EDSP 526 | Transition & Community Support | 3 |
| EDSP 454 | Advanced Academic Interventions | 3 |
| EDSP 556 | Methods of Low Incidence Disabilities | 3 |
| EDSP 461 | Positive Behavior Supports | 3 |
| EDSP 462 | Special Education Law, Policy, and Practice | 3 |
| EDSP 495 | Student Teaching: Special Education | 6 |
| Total Hours | 48 | |