Special Education
General
Program Title
Special Education
Degree Designation
MS
Award Type
Masters
Program Level
Graduate
Instruction Mode
Online and On Campus
Program Description
The Department of Special Education offers two concentrations: an on-campus program that leads to eligibility for teaching licensure, and a fully online program intended for individuals in roles as consultants, advocates, and administration in accessibility/disability focused non-profits, and educators seeking specialized knowledge in special education.
The Special Education concentration articulates with five graduate certificates that prepare graduate students for roles in special education settings. The student's program of study may be designed to emphasize the education of K-12 students with learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, developmental disabilities, or autism spectrum disorders.
The Specialty Program M.S. emphasizes the application of research in special education to the public, community, and non-profit settings and may be completed in as little as one calendar year. The Specialty Program does not lead to licensure eligibility.
The Special Education concentration articulates with five graduate certificates that prepare graduate students for roles in special education settings. The student's program of study may be designed to emphasize the education of K-12 students with learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, developmental disabilities, or autism spectrum disorders.
The Specialty Program M.S. emphasizes the application of research in special education to the public, community, and non-profit settings and may be completed in as little as one calendar year. The Specialty Program does not lead to licensure eligibility.
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Education and Learning Design
Status
Active
Admission Requirements
What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?
Bachelors Degree
Minimum undergraduate GPA for admission
2.75
Other requirements applicants MUST complete prior to admission.
GRE is NOT required.
Required GPA for graduation
3
Requirements
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Describe the central concepts, tools of inquiry and history and contexts of disabilities as a foundation on which to base practice.
Outcome
Apply referral, assessment, planning, and placement procedures specific to students with disabilities who meet state and federal disability definitions.
Outcome
Use individual education plans to design developmentally appropriate instruction for students with disabilities who meet state and federal disability definitions.
Outcome
Communicate and interact with students, families, other educators, and the community to support student learning and well-being.
Outcome
Apply the standards of effective practice in teaching students with disabilities who meet state and federal disability definitions through a variety of early and ongoing experiences.
Degree Maps
Major Code
8158
Program Code
1710