Special Education
The Master in Education (M.Ed.) with an endorsement in Grades pK-12 special education is a Minor only. Applicants must have a current teaching license or earn one simultaneously in K-8 elementary teaching or a secondary content major.
Core Courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| C&I 501 | Curriculum Design, Implementation, and Evaluation | 3 |
| C&I 50x | Foundations: Select one of the following | 3 |
| 502: Philosophy of Education | ||
| 504: History of American Education; | ||
| 506: Comparative Education; | ||
| 508: Sociology of Education; or | ||
| 510: Advanced Educational Psychology | ||
| C&I 514 | Education Across Cultures | 3 |
| C&I 515 | Computer and Other Technological Applications in Education | 3 |
| C&I 518 | Inclusion and Collaboration | 3 |
| C&I 520 | Educational Research | 3 |
| C&I 596 | Professional Project | 1 |
Directed Courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 438 | Literacy Assessment, Diagnosis and Instruction (Sp, Even Sum) | 3 |
|
EDSP 401 or |
Intro to Early Intervention (F, Even Sum) |
3 |
| EDSP 405 | Assessment of Students with Exceptionalities (F, Even Sum) | 3 |
|
EDSP 426 |
Transition and Community Supports (Sp, Even Sum) | 3 |
| EDSP 454 | Advanced Academic Interventions (Sp, Odd Sum) | 3 |
|
EDSP 456 |
Methods of Low Incidence Disabilities (Fall, Odd Sum) | 3 |
| EDSP 461 | Positive Behavior Supports (Sp, Odd Sum) | 3 |
| EDSP 462 | Special Ed Law, Policy and Practice (F, Even Sum) | 3 |
| C&I 590 | Student Teaching: Special Education (F and Sp) | 6 |
Click here for Special Education Planning Form.
Course Descriptions
Please see Curriculum and Instruction course catalog.
