Special Education, Including the Teacher Intern Program (MEd)

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The Master of Education and/or additional certification in special education program prepares educators to work with children and youth who have a variety of mild/moderate disabilities. The program emphasizes application of theory into practice, incorporation of reflective problem-solving, collaboration with schools and other agencies, and participation in field-based research.

Prerequisite Courses

(6 credits)

ED - 500 Foundations of Education Credits: 3
ED - 502 Advanced Psychology of Instruction Credits: 3

Major Courses

(48 credits for certification only)

ED - 515 Foundations of English Language Learner Education Credits: 3
SE - 500 Foundations of Special Education Credits: 3
SE - 504 Curricula and Strategies for Moderate to Severe Disabilities Credits: 3
SE - 508 Collaboration & Consultation Credits: 3
SE - 512 Technology in Special Education Credits: 3
SE - 518 Positive Behavior Management for Academic Success Credits: 3
SE - 520 Transition Services Credits: 3
SE - 522 Remedial Techniques in Reading and Writing Credits: 3
SE - 523 Assessment and IEP Development Credits: 3
SE - 550 Pre-Service Teaching in Special Education A: Professionalism and Classroom Environment Credits: 6
SE - 551 Pre-Service Teaching in Special Education B: Planning and Instruction Credits: 6

Degree Core Courses

(12 credits for degree)

ED - 501 Educational Research Credits: 3
ED - 504 Philosophy and Ethics in Education Credits: 3
ED - 528 Data Driven Assessment and Instruction Credits: 3
ED - 600 Critical Issues and Research Seminar Credits: 3