Special Education - Grades 7-12, M.S.Ed.

Masters of Science in Education
Curriculum 8063 Requirements

Program Eligibility

Those with a B.S. or B.A. in related fields may pursue an M.S. Ed in Special Education - Grades 7 to 12 Generalist (Curr: 8063). Those with an initial teaching certificate in a content discipline may pursue an M.S. Ed. in Special Education - Grades 7 to 12 Generalist with a content extension (Curr: 8063). All applicants for the M.S.Ed. in Special Education - Grades 7 to 12 will be subject to a transcript review to meet SED mandates.

Course Requirements

EDS 506 - Assessment, Evaluation, and Learning (3 cr.)
EDS 507 - Prosocial Skills, Positive Behavior Supports B-12 (3 cr.)
EDS 510 - Introduction to Special Education (3 cr.)
EDS 512 - Special Education Capstone (1 cr.)
EDS 520 - Specific Learning Disabilities/School and Society (3 cr.)
EDS 521 - Students with Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Low-Incidence Disabilities B-12 (3 cr.)
EDS 522 - Emotional and Behavior Disorders in School and Society (3 cr.)
EDS 523 - Advocacy and School Law in Special Education (3 cr.)
EDS 524 - Autism Spectrum Disorder (3 cr.)
EDS 539 - Instructional Practices: Grades 7-12 (6 cr.)
EDT 598 - Student Teaching in Special Education Grades 7-12 (3-6 cr.) *
*Students who hold an initial teaching certificate in another area will complete 3 credits of student teaching; those who seek a first initial certificate will be required to complete 80 days of student teaching.

Total Credit Hours 34-43

Additional Degree Requirements

All candidates must complete a capstone portfolio and portfolio defense in EDS 512 during or after student teaching.

All M.S.Ed. graduate students must earn a grade of B or better in courses used to complete program requirements. Students who fall below a 3.0 overall GPA will be placed on academic probation and are subject to dismissal from the program.