M.Ed. in Special Education
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Education Courses | ||
| ERM 500 | Research Methods in Education | 3 |
| EDT 517 | Technology and Universal Design for Learning | 3 |
| Special Education Core 1 | ||
| EDA 503 | Family Systems in Special Education | 3 |
| EDA 506 | Legal Issues in Special Education | 3 |
| EDA 509 | Single-Subject Research in Special Education | 3 |
| EDA 591 | Final Project | 3 |
| Areas of Concentrations/Tracks | ||
| Select one area of concentration from the options below and complete four courses in that area. | 12 | |
| Graduate Certificate in Autism | ||
| Assistive Technologies for Communication and Participation | ||
| Teaching Children with Autism | ||
| Autism Studies: Assessment and Instruction I | ||
| Autism: Family, Inter-agency and Community Collaboration | ||
| Graduate Certificate in Trauma-Informed Education | ||
| Trauma Informed Schools and Classrooms | ||
| Building Resiliency in the Classroom for Children Impacted by Trauma | ||
| Field and Seminar: Assessment and Intervention for Children Impacted by Trauma | ||
or HEA 551 | Science and Theory of Applied Mindfulness | |
or PHI 512 | Ethical Theories | |
| Social Emotional Learning in the Classroom | ||
| Graduate Certificate in Universal Design for Learning and Assistive Technology | ||
| Introduction to Assistive Technology | ||
| Assistive Technologies for Communication and Participation | ||
| Integrating Assistive Technology in the Classroom | ||
| Foundations of Special Education | ||
| Integrating Ed Tech For Effective Instruction | ||
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Special Education - PreK-12 2 | ||
| ESL Program Specialist Certificate 3 | ||
| Techniques of Teaching English as a Second Language | ||
| Structure of Modern English | ||
| Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) PK-12 | ||
| Curriculum and Materials for TESL | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics | ||
| Sociolinguistics | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 30 | |
- 1
Any applicant who has not previously [within last 10 years] completed a Foundations of Special Education course will be required to take EDA 542 prior to enrollment in any of the core special education (EDA) courses - this is determined through advisement and transcript review.
- 2
12 credits from the certificate will count towards the M.Ed. in Special Education.
- 3
12 credits required to fulfill requirements for the M.Ed. in Special Education. Students must complete an additional 6 credits to fulfill requirements for the Program Specialist Certificate with advisement from the Graduate Coordinator for TESOL programs
