The M.Ed. in Special Education is a program which is designed to specifically meet the needs of currently employed teachers and other professionals working with individuals with a wide variety of disabilities. The program is offered in a format which accommodates busy professionals in a highly accessible manner. Courses are offered on Saturdays, during one-week and two-week intersessions, at a local school district and/or as a hybrid mix. The program is designed to be finished in a “fast track” format however students may opt to complete the program at a slower pace. Students are given an opportunity in the organizational meeting for the program to have input into the scheduling.
Why Teachers Should Take This Program
This program is offered in a highly accessible format. This format keeps driving time to a minimum and also offers a schedule that fits the prospective student’s busy schedule. We believe you will not find a more accessible and convenient way to complete your M.Ed. Faculty members in the M.Ed. in Special Education Program place a high priority on the assessment of student learner outcomes, providing research-based and evidenced-based interventions, and serving in special education leadership roles.
Program Admission Requirements
1. The applicant must be admitted to the School of Graduate and University Studies (A307).
2. Unconditional admission to the M.Ed. Program in Special Education requires the candidate to be complete the Writing Sample requirement and be eligible for a teaching certification. Documentation of two years of experience working with individuals with disabilities is also required. Individuals with disabilities include individuals with autism, deaf-blindness, deaf/hearing impairment, developmental delay, intellectual disability, learning disability, emotional disturbance, multiple disability, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, speech-language disorder, traumatic brain injury, or visual impairment.
M.Ed. Special Education Downloads
M.Ed. Special Education Handbook
Course Requirements
I. RESEARCH COMPONENT: 3 HOURS
EDUC 5203 – Introduction to Education Research
II. SPECIAL EDUCATION CORE: 17 HOURS
SPED 5012 Leadership and Policy in Special Education *
SPED 5023 Program Development and Organization in Special Education *
SPED 5033 Research, Inquiry, and Evidence-Based Practice *
SPED 5043 Student and Program Assessment and Evaluation *
SPED 5053 Professional Development and Ethical Practice *
SPED 5063 Consulting, Collaboration, and Co-teaching *
III. SPECIALIZATION COMPONENT: 12 HOURS
Option 1 Specialization Initial/NBCT Preparation– 12 hours
SPED 5 112 Advanced Foundations of Special Education *
SPED 5123 Development, Characteristics, and Individual Learning Differences *
SPED 5143 Advanced Instructional Strategies for Learners with Mild/Moderate Disabilities *
SPED 5152 Learning Environments and Social Interactions *
SPED 5162 Development of Language Skills *
Option 2 Specialization in Special Education Administration– 12 hours
SPED 5233 Special Education Law *
EDAD 5473 Administration of Special Programs
EDAD 5323 Supervision of Teaching
EDAD 5373 Public School Law
Option 2 Specialization Early Childhood Special Education Specialist– 12
hours
SPED 5123 Development, Characteristics, and Individual Learning
Differences
SPED 5162 Development of Language Skills (new course indicated above)
SPED 5233 Special Education Law (new course indicated above)
SPED 5314 Early Childhood Special Education *
Total Hours: 32 hours