All students must meet the Requirements for the Master of Education Degree
Overview
There are 2 concentrations within the M.ED.: K-age 21 Licensure and Non-Licensure.
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K-age 21 Licensure: 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 general elementary, middle or high school classrooms. Within this concentration are varied licensure options (K-8 and 7-21).
- Non-licensure 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, instruction and intervention, trauma informed practices and other special topics.
Additional information on the above concentrations and/or about the different licensure options should be requested from the program coordinator.
Specific Requirements
Minimum Degree Requirements
Specific courses are required for each concentration (K-age 21 and Non-Licensure). Students seeking licensure must meet additional requirements, and specific programs plans will be developed in adherence to a student’s desired licensure.
Specific requirements for the K-Age 21 Special Education 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 |
| EDSP 5110 | Meeting Inst Needs/All Stdnts | 3 |
| EDSP 5120 | Assessment in Special Ed | 3 |
| EDSP 6140 | Curr & Tech Spec Ed: Literacy (Literacy) | 3 |
| EDSP 6150 | Curr & Tech Spec Ed: Math (Numeracy) | 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 seeing 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 | ||
| The Trauma Lens | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Curr & Tech Spec Ed: Math | ||
| Curr & Tech Spec Ed: Literacy | ||
| Fam,Schl&Intrprof Partnerships | ||
| Resilience-orient Systems Chng | ||
| Restorative&Trma Pract w/Child | ||
| The Community Schools Approach | ||
| 1 elective course: choose from any of the above courses or: | 3 | |
| ASD: Assessment & Intervention | ||
| Augmentative Communication | ||
| Applied Educational Research | ||
Comprehensive Examination
The comprehensive examination for both pathways 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.