M.S. in Special Education (Grades 1-6)
Prepares teachers who are initially certified in childhood and are pursuing certification to teach students with disabilities at the same developmental level and results in the Master’s degree in Special Education. (30 credits)
Certification Requirements
M.S. in Special Education Initial/Professional Certification
Note: Requires initial or provisional Childhood certification
Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
GEDU 526 |
Diversity, Social Justice, and Schooling |
3 |
|
GRDG 506 |
Teaching Reading to Learners with Special Needs: Childhood |
3 |
|
GRDG 639 |
Emergent Literacy |
3 |
|
GSED 500 |
Critical Issues and Trends in Special Education and Literacy |
3 |
|
GSED 501 |
Special Education in Today’s Schools |
3 |
|
GSED 502 |
Methods and Strategies for Teaching Students with Exceptional Learning Needs |
3 |
|
GSED 508 |
Behavior Management in the Inclusive Classroom: Childhood |
3 |
|
GSED 516 |
Assessment, Diagnosis, and Evaluation of Students with Special Needs |
3 |
|
GSED 555 |
Field Experience III (50 Hours) |
0 |
|
GSED 595 |
Research in Education and Capstone Project |
3 |
|
GSED 650 |
Practicum in Special Education: Childhood |
3 |
|
|
Total credit hours: |
30 |