Special Education - Grades 1-6, M.S.Ed.

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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. Admission to this program is offered to students who hold a B.A. or B.S. in elementary/childhood, or special education, with initial certification in elementary/childhood education, special education/students with disabilities, or speech and language disabilities. For more information contact Special Education Programs . For help with schedule planning refer to the Degree Map .

TThis program will accept applications through spring 2026, which will be the final entry term. After that, it will no longer admit new students. Please refer to the Special Education - Birth to Grade 12, M.S.Ed. (Online) program.

Program Requirements 31 Credits

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.