MA in Special Education

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The Master of Arts in Special Education degree is a 33-credit-hour program designed to provide students wishing to become educators with experience in teaching and working with those who have special needs.

Course Descriptions

Requirements

  • Grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 (undergraduate) or 2.75 (graduate)
  • Experience with individuals with disabilities
  • Letters of recommendation from academic or professional sources
  • Written communication skills
  • Personal interview

Deadlines

  • Rolling Admission

Courses

33 credits

Course #
&
Title
Semester Credits
SPED 5000 - DisAbility Studies in Education 3
SPED 5001 - Introduction to Special Education 3
SPED 5004 - Self-Determination & Transition 3
TED 5640   - Elementary Math Methods 3
CURR 5410 - Informal Diagnosis/Remediation of Reading Difficulties 3
SPED 5011 - Assessment & Instructional Monitoring 3
SPED 5021 - Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports 3
SPED 5022 - Consultation and Collaboration 3
LEAD 5700 - Introduction to Research & Statistics 3
SPED 5090 - Applied Research Project 3
SPED 5091 - Current Topics in Special Education 3