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Degree Map

This is a recommended course sequence based on the current University Catalog for this degree and illustrates how the degree could be completed. Actual plans for individual students will vary based on transfer credits, semester start, advisor recommendations and academic needs.

The degree map does not substitute for professional advising. Review your degree audit report and see your advisor each semester.

Be Advised

  1. There are two paths available to complete the Special Education Master of Science(MS) program: Path 1) Complete the Graduate Academic and Behavior Strategist Certificate (ABS) first, then complete three additional courses to complete your MS, or Path 2) complete 30 pre-arranged credits at the graduate level that do not lead to licensure. It is important to note that the MS and the ABS are two different programs that "complement" each other. The ABS is a license, the MS is a degree. Path 1 leads to both, Path 2 leads to the degree only.

  2. Current and future teachers seeking an initial license in special education should choose Path 1. This enables teachers to earn their license and masters degree simultaneously. Those who already hold a license in special education or wish to pursue employment in the research, administration, or advocacy sectors should complete Path 2. Prospective students interested in advanced licensure, such as autism and developmental disabilities, can complete additional courses after completing the ABS.

  3. When applying, if interested in Path 1, please apply to the MS program and select the ABS (and any additional graduate certificates) as options to complete.

  4. Path 1: Completed the ABS GC (ABS = Initial SPED License) Note - ABS GC and MS are two different programs

  5. Path 2: MS only (no license)

  6. Apply for graduation one semester before you plan to graduation.

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Requirements
  • Core Course Block
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    OR
    SPED503 offered in Summer
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    OR
    SPED515 offered in Spring and Summer
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    OR
    SPED520 offered in Spring and Summer
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    OR
    SPED521 offered in Spring and Summer
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    OR
    SPED 505 offered in Spring
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    OR
    SPEd623 offered in Summer
  • SPED 600-level course (Select from SPED 659, SPED 669, and SPED 679)(3 cr)
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Requirements
  • Research and Statistics Block (3 credits) 3.0 GPA
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3
0
Requirements
  • Culminating Project (6 credits) 3.0 GPA
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    OR
    This course should be taken in the last semester of the program
    OR
    SPED695 is offered Fall, Spring, Summer
  • - -  -
    OR
    Students completing a thesis must complete 6 credits of . Students completing a starred paper or project portfolio must complete 3 credits of SPED699
    OR
    This course should be taken in the last semester of the program
    OR
    SPED699 is offered Fall, Spring, Summer

Degree Map

This is a recommended course sequence based on the current University Catalog for this degree and illustrates how the degree could be completed. Actual plans for individual students will vary based on transfer credits, semester start, advisor recommendations and academic needs.

The degree map does not substitute for professional advising. Review your degree audit report and see your advisor each semester.

Be Advised

  1. This program provides coursework that may lead to teacher licensure.

  2. Students in Path 1 must complete the Academic and Behavior Strategist (ABS) Graduate Certificate before admission to this graduate certificate program.

  3. There are two paths available to complete the Special Education Master of Science(MS) program: Path 1) Complete the Graduate Academic and Behavior Strategist Certificate (ABS) first, then complete three additional courses to complete your MS, or Path 2) complete 30 pre-arranged credits at the graduate level that do not lead to licensure. It is important to note that the MS and the ABS are two different programs that "complement" each other. The ABS is a license, the MS is a degree. Path 1 leads to both, Path 2 leads to the degree only.

  4. Current and future teachers seeking an initial license in special education should choose Path 1. This enables teachers to earn their license and masters degree simultaneously. Those who already hold a license in special education or wish to pursue employment in the research, administration, or advocacy sectors should complete Path 2. Prospective students interested in advanced licensure, such as autism and developmental disabilities, can complete additional courses after completing the ABS.

  5. When applying, if interested in Path 1, please apply to the MS program and select the ABS (and any additional graduate certificates) as options to complete.

  6. Path 1: Completed the ABS GC (ABS = Initial SPED License) Note - ABS GC and MS are two different programs

  7. Path 2: MS only (no license)

  8. Courses should be taken in order from top to bottom block.

  9. Apply for graduation one semester before you plan to graduation.

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Requirements
  • Research and Statistics (3 credits) 3.0 GPA
  • - -  -
6 - 9
6 - 9
Requirements
  • Culminating Project (6 credits) 3.0 GPA
  • - -  -
    OR
    This course should be taken in your last semester in the program(3 cr)
    OR
    SPED695 is offered Fall, Spring, Summer(3 cr)
  • - -  -
    OR
    Students completing a thesis must complete 6 credits of . Students completing a starred paper or project portfolio must complete 3 credits of SPED699(3 - 6 cr)
    OR
    This course should be taken in the last semester of the program(3 - 6 cr)
    OR
    SPED699 is offered Fall, Spring, Summer(3 - 6 cr)