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

Curriculum 8063

The major purpose of the graduate program in Special Education is to prepare master teachers capable of meeting the educational needs of students with mild and moderate disabilities. 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. For more information contact Special Education Programs . For help with schedule planning refer to the Degree Map .

Program Requirements 34-43 Credits

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 Disability B-12 (3 cr.)
EDS 523 - Advocacy and School Law in Special Education (3 cr.)
EDS 524 - Autism Spectrum Disorder (3 cr.)
EDS 539 - Instructional Practices for Students with Disabilities 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.

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.