MS in Education, Special Education Teaching
School of Public Service and Education
The master’s Special Education Teaching specialization is intended for teachers who want to help students with disabilities achieve success in P-12 environments. The curriculum, developed around national special education standards, is designed to help teachers effectively instruct and advocate for the increasingly diverse populations of children with disabilities. Learners study current and emerging instruction practices, strategies, and techniques for teaching children with disabilities, and gain experience that is applicable and relevant to their current work. The Special Education Teaching specialization incorporates the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) advanced preparation standards to assure that individuals with exceptionalities have well-prepared, career-oriented special educators. These specialization requirements are not designed or intended to meet professional licensure requirements for the education profession.
Core courses
| ED5010 | Foundations of Master's Studies in Education | 4 |
| ED5006 | Survey of Research Methodology | 4 |
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| ED5500 | Standards-Based Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment | 4 |
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| EDT5130 | Understanding Competency-Based Curriculum and Instruction | 4 |
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| ED5503 | Classroom Management Strategies | 4 |
| ED5504 | Strategies for Eliminating the Achievement Gap | 4 |
In addition, choose one from the following courses.
| ED5501 | Assessment and Improvement of Instruction | 4 |
| EDT5142 | Adaptive Instruction and Assessment | 4 |
Specialization courses
| ED5700 | Foundations of Special Education | 4 |
| ED5706 | Assessment and Planning for Students with Disabilities | 4 |
| ED5707 | Instruction for Students with Disabilities | 4 |
| ED5712 | Communication, Consultation, and Collaboration for Special Education | 4 |
| ED5714 | Programming and Leadership for Diverse Groups Capstone | 6 |
Total
At least 46 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
This specialization is not designed to lead to license, endorsement, other professional credential, or salary advancement. Contact your school district for a determination on qualifications for salary advancement.
Multiple specializations available (must be within the same degree program)