Special Education, M.Ed.
Master of Education in Special Education
The Master of Education in special education provides experienced educators an opportunity to advance their careers in knowledge and skills needed to be teacher-leaders. This program that recognizes experience has been designed to improve the practice of educators through a robust program of study designed to emphasize evidence-based practice, advocacy, collaboration, and reflection. The M.Ed. in special education does not lead to level 1 certification.
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MED Professional Core Requirements
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PROFESSIONAL CORE
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Psychological Core Requirement - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Advanced Child Psychology
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Advanced Adolescent Psychology
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Human Growth and Development
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Philosophical Core Requirement - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Comparative Education
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Social Foundation of Educ
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Philosophy of Education
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Education and Public Policy
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Total hours12 hours -
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Major in Special Education
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PROFESSIONAL CORE
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Advocacy & Leadership for Accomplished Special Ed Teacher3 hours
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Research Sem for Accmplsh SPED
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Comprehensive Exam in Special Education
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Comprehensive Exam must be passed after all five special education knowledge core are completed and before enrolling in SPED 695 Capstone.
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SPECIALIZATION AREA
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Choose 1 of the following options 1-4:6 hours
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Option 1. English Language Learners (ELL)
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Second Language Acquisition: Theory, Programs & Assessment
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Methods for Teaching English Language Learners
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Option 2. Reading & Literacy
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Reading and Writing in the Content Areas
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Diag. of Reading & Writing Disabilities: Practicum
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Option 3. Educational Aspects of Social Work - Choose 2 of the following:
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Behavioral Health
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School Social Work
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Children and Youth At-Risk
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Option 4. Gifted Education
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Psychology of the Gifted
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Teaching Gifted Learners Instructional Strategies
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Capstone Learning Project
Total hours24 hours -