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 course sequence, 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 570 | Introduction to Research | 3 credits |
Select one of the following four:
| PSED 504 | Philosophy Of Education | 3 credits |
| PSED 509 | History Of Education | 3 credits |
| PSED 510 | Teacher, School and Community | 3 credits |
| PSED 511 | Educational Sociology | 3 credits |
Major Requirements 18 credits
| SPED 551 | Inclusionary Practices | 3 credits |
| SPED 572 | Thesis I | 3 credits |
| SPED 574 | Applied Behavior Analysis Principles I | 3 credits |
| SPED 576 | Single-Subject Research Design | 3 credits |
| SPED 582 | SEM: Current Issues | 3 credits |
| | And | |
| | Or | |
| SPED 573 | Functional 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 570 | Introduction to Research | 3 credits |
Select one of the following four:
| PSED 504 | Philosophy Of Education | 3 credits |
| PSED 509 | History Of Education | 3 credits |
| PSED 510 | Teacher, School and Community | 3 credits |
| PSED 511 | Educational Sociology | 3 credits |
Major Requirements - 24 credits
| SPED 551 | Inclusionary Practices | 3 credits |
| SPED 570 | Collaboration in the Educational Process | 3 credits |
| SPED 582 | SEM: Current Issues | 3 credits |
Program Electives - 6 credits
Select two courses from a related field.