Special Education M.Ed.

Purpose of Degree

The M.Ed. in Special Education is designed for the candidate who holds certification in Special Education and is seeking to enhance and improve upon their professional practice.

Program of Study

The program of study requires a core of M.Ed. course requirements (6 credits), and a core of Major course requirements (9 credits), five Major course electives (15 credits), and two Program electives (6 credits). This program can be combined with the Supervisory certification, the Applied Behavior Analyst certification, or an individually devised program designed with assistance from an academic adviser. The individually designed program takes into account the work experience and professional goals of the candidate to tailor the course work to the needs of the student.

Thesis option - 30 credits

M.Ed. Requirements 6 credits

ELED 570Introduction to Research

3 credits

Select one of the following four:
PSED 504Philosophy Of Education

3 credits

PSED 509History Of Education

3 credits

PSED 510Teacher, School and Community

3 credits

PSED 511Educational Sociology

3 credits

Major Requirements 18 credits

SPED 551Inclusionary Practices

3 credits

SPED 572Thesis I

3 credits

SPED 574Applied Behavior Analysis Principles I

3 credits

SPED 576Single-Subject Research Design

3 credits

SPED 582SEM: Current Issues

3 credits

And

SPED Elective

3 credits

Or

SPED 573Functional Behavior Assessment

3 credits

Program Electives 6 credits

Select two courses from a related field.

Non-thesis option - 36 credits

M.Ed. Requirements - 6 credits

ELED 570Introduction to Research

3 credits

Select one of the following four:
PSED 504Philosophy Of Education

3 credits

PSED 509History Of Education

3 credits

PSED 510Teacher, School and Community

3 credits

PSED 511Educational Sociology

3 credits

Major Requirements - 24 credits

SPED 551Inclusionary Practices

3 credits

SPED 570Collaboration in the Educational Process

3 credits

SPED 582SEM: Current Issues

3 credits

SPED Elective Seminar

6 credits

SPED Elective three courses

9 credits

Program Electives - 6 credits

Select two courses from a related field.