The Department of Teaching and Leadership offers a Master of Science degree with a major in Special Education Teaching. Within the program, students will select from two different emphasis areas, listed below. Applicants must already have a valid teaching license/certificate to be eligible for admission. This program will result in an endorsement matching the emphasis chosen.
Emphasis Areas
Emphasis areas include:
- K-12 Adaptive Functional
- Pre K-12 Adaptive
Program Outline
Options available for the degree include:
- Option I: Thesis
- This option is designed to prepare students for a doctoral program, for advanced professional careers, or for students wanting to complete an in-depth research experience.
- Option II: Research Problem
- This option is designed to provide a research experience that can include a specific problem, creative and aesthetic efforts such as performances, exhibits, or creative programs, or an internship.
Required Courses
Fall Semester #1
- SPED 738 Characteristics of Students with Learning Needs
SPED 745 Behavioral Analysis and Management
Spring Semester #1
- SPED 761 Practicum/Adaptive Learning Needs
SPED 779 Teach Elem Students with Adaptive Needs
SPED 780 Teach Sec Students with Adaptive Needs
Summer Semester #1
- SPED 750 Assessment in Special Education
LDSP 822 Seminar in Special Education Law
Fall Semester #2
- SPED 852 Characteristics of Stud with Functional Learning Needs
TCHL 891 Methods of Research
Spring Semester #2
- SPED 779 Teach Elem Students with Adaptive Needs
SPED 780 Teach Sec Students with Adaptive Needs
SPED 853 Teach Students/ Functional Learning Needs
Summer Semester #2
- SPED 833 Leadership and Collaboration in Special Education
SPED 860 Practicum/Functional Learning Needs
Admission Requirements
Admission to this graduate degree program requires:
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
- Teaching license