All students must meet the Requirements for the Accelerated Master's Degree Pathways
Overview
The Accelerated Master’s Degree Entry Pathway (AMP) in Special Education is designed for UVM undergraduates to complete up to 9 credits towards their graduate degree while earning their undergraduate degree. Students in this pathway receive the same M.Ed. as the traditional state-approved Special Education M.Ed., but they complete the degree 1 year after earning their undergraduate degree. The M.Ed. is a secondary curriculum that becomes their primary curriculum when they have completed the bachelor's degree. There are 2 concentrations in the AMP in Special Education: K- age 21 Special Education and non-licensure. Students typically apply to the M.Ed. during the fall of their junior year. Upon acceptance, students meet with advisors to determine their course sequence. During the last 3 semesters of their undergraduate degree, students enroll in 2 or 3 required classes (6 or 9 credits) that count towards their undergraduate and graduate degrees. Additional information can be requested from the program coordinator.
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K-age 21 Special Education concentration: Students are prepared to collaborate with families, educators and other professionals in the design, implementation and evaluation of instruction for learners with disabilities in inclusive regular elementary, middle or high school classrooms.
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Non-Licensure Special Education concentration: Students are prepared to collaborate with families, educators and other professionals in a variety of school and community settings. Students have the option to take courses focusing on behavior, trauma informed practices and other special topics.
Specific Requirements
Minimum Degree Requirements
Specific courses are required for each area (K- age 21 Special Education, Non-Licensure).
Specific requirements for the Special Education K-Age 21 Concentration include:
| Requirement Description | Credits | |
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| EDSP 5100 | Foundations of Special Ed | 3 |
| EDSP 5130 | Teach Students w/Complex Needs | 3 |
| EDSP 6180 | Relational Behavior Support | 3 |
| EDSP 6130 | Collaborative Consultation | 3 |
| EDSP 5110 | Meeting Inst Needs/All Stdnts | 3 |
| EDSP 5120 | Assessment in Special Ed | 3 |
| EDSP 6140 | Curr & Tech Spec Ed: Literacy | 3 |
| EDSP 6150 | Curr & Tech Spec Ed: Math | 3 |
| EDSP 6991 | Internship: Student Teaching | 9 |
| EDSP 6190 | Special Ed Internship Seminar Students will take 1 credit in the fall and 1 credit in the spring for 2 credits total | 2 |
| EDSP 6191 | Portfolio Seminar Only required for students seeking initial licensure in Special Education | 1 |
Specific requirements for the Non-Licensure Concentration include:
| Requirement Description | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| EDSP 5100 | Foundations of Special Ed | 3 |
| EDSP 5130 | Teach Students w/Complex Needs | 3 |
| EDSP 6180 | Relational Behavior Support | 3 |
| EDSP 6130 | Collaborative Consultation | 3 |
| At least 12 credits from the following courses: | 12 | |
| Meeting Inst Needs/All Stdnts | ||
| Assessment in Special Ed | ||
| Gr Culture of Disability | ||
| Preventing School Shootings | ||
| GlobalDisabilityStudies:Africa | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Curr & Tech Spec Ed: Literacy | ||
| The Trauma Lens | ||
| Curr & Tech Spec Ed: Math | ||
| Fam,Schl&Intrprof Partnerships | ||
| Resilience-orient Systems Chng | ||
| Restorative&Trma Pract w/Child | ||
| The Community Schools Approach | ||
| 1 elective course- any of the above courses or: | 3 | |
| ASD: Assessment & Intervention | ||
| Augmentative Communication | ||
| Applied Educational Research | ||
Comprehensive Examination
The comprehensive examination for both concentrations is an oral examination taken in the last semester of study. Students meet with faculty to present their knowledge and application of key learning related to program requirements.
Requirements for Advancement to Candidacy for the Degree of master of education
Successful completion of any prerequisite courses, and at least 15 graded graduate credits with a 3.00 GPA or better, including all core courses. Program requires 30-36 credits depending on licensure requirements.