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Master of Education (MEd)
Special Education

MEd with a concentration/certification in Special Education
Program Overview
Required Courses

Program Overview

Special Education Concentration/Certification
The Master of Education with a concentration and certification in special education is a 39-credit degree program for practicing teachers, plus an additional 6 credits of Student Teaching for prospective teachers who want Special Education Certification. This degree program prepares students to provide appropriate educational programs for students with cognitive, behavioral, and/or physical/health disabilities.

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Required Courses

Course # Course Title
Credits
Required Courses
ED 711 Child/Youth Development and Learning Theory K-12
3
ED 714 Research Seminar
3
ED 715 Thesis
3
ED 718 Communication and Reading Development
3
ED 738 Curriculum Theory and Development
3
ED 782 Social Foundations of Education

3

EL 722 Elementary Teaching Methods: Math & Science
3
SPED 507 Student Teaching with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
6
SPED 508 Student Teaching with Severe/Profound Disabilities
6
SPED 701 Assessment for Individuals with Disabilities
3
SPED 702 Positive Behavior Supports
3
SPED 704 Transitions for Individuals with Disabilities
3
SPED 705 Meeting the Learning Needs of Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
3
SPED 706 Meeting the Learning Needs of Students with Severe/Profound Disabilities
3
SPED 712 Foundations of Special Education
3

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