Undergraduate & Certification Programs
Graduate Degree Options
Master of Arts (pdf)
Master of Education (pdf)
Post-Baccalaureate Special Education Certification (pdf)
Master of Arts in Special Education |
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Course Number and Title |
Credits |
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ED-CIFS 506 Graduate Core: Issues in Education |
4 |
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Elective Core Courses (Approved two-credit elective core courses are listed in the class schedule as ED-CIFS 597 Special Topics: Core followed by the specific title of the course.) |
2 |
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Special Education Coursework ED-SPED 551 Counseling and Consulting Skills for Educators ED-SPED 552 Instructional Design in Special Education OR ED-SPED 556 Seminar in Severe Disabilities ED-SPED 554 Students with Emotional Disturbances or Behavior Disorders ED-SPED 555 Issues and Trends in Special Education ED-SPED 590 Practicum: Special Education |
3
3 3 3 |
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Culminating Activity Coursework ED-CIFS 503 Fundamentals of Educational Research ED-SPED 593 Thesis |
3 6 |
| Approved electives |
3 |
| Total |
33 |
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NOTE: Completion of the required courses in the Master of Arts in Special Education program does not qualify the candidate for state certification in special education. The candidate should seek the help of his or her advisor to determine certification requirements. |
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Master of Education in Special Education |
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Course Number and Title |
Credits |
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ED-CIFS 506 Graduate Core: Issues in Education |
4 |
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Elective Core Courses Approved two-credit elective core courses are listed in the class schedule as ED-CIFS 597 Special Topics: Core followed by the specific title of the course. |
2 |
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Special Education Coursework ED-SPED 551 Counseling and Consulting Skills for Educators ED-SPED 552 Instructional Design in Special Education OR ED-SPED 556 Seminar in Severe Disabilities ED-SPED 554 Students with Emotional Disturbances or Behavior Disorders ED-SPED 555 Issues and Trends in Special Education ED-SPED 590 Practicum: Special Education |
3 3
3 3 3 |
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General Education coursework ED-CIFS 503 Fundamentals of Educational Research |
3 |
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Culminating Activity Options: Option 1: Project ED-SPED 591 Project ……………………………………………………………………..6 Approved electives …………………………………………………………………………3 Option 2: Comprehensive Examination ED-SPED 600 Comprehensive Examination ……………………………………………1 Approved electives ………………………………………………………………….………8 |
9 |
| Total |
33 |
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NOTE: Completion of the required courses in the Master of Education, Special Education program does not qualify the candidate for state certification in special education. The candidate should seek the help of his or her advisor to determine certification requirements. |
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