M.Ed. in Special Education
Admission Requirements
Applicants for the Master of Education in Special Education must apply to and meet all criteria for admission to the Graduate School and all college requirements for admission and retention.
Individuals applying for admission to the Master of Education program in Special Education must meet the following admission requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States, or its equivalent from a school in another country.
- Grade point average of 3.0 or higher for all upper-division credits taken at the undergraduate level.
General Requirements
There are two different tracks available for candidates seeking the Master of Education in Special Education
Track 1: Master of Education in Special Education (Degree only)
Students completing a Master of Education in Special Education must complete a portfolio and an oral examination. The Master of Education in Special Education requires 31 credits.
Track 2: Master of Education in Special Education with Teacher Certification Preparation (Degree with Teaching Certification)
Students completing a Master of Education in Special Education with teaching certification preparation must complete student teaching and a portfolio. The Master of Education in Special Education with teacher certification requires 42 credits.
Please see the specific requirements below for both tracks in Master of Education in Special Education
Master of Education in Special Education (31 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Studies Core | ||
| EDUC 6601 | Research and Writing | 3 |
| EDUC 6610 | Applied Educational Statistics | 3 |
| Specialty Special Education Studies | ||
| SPED 5524 | Assessment Procedures in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 5533 | The Emotionally Disturbed Child | 3 |
| SPED 5543 | Autism | 3 |
| SPED 6662 | Consultation in Schools | 3 |
| CSD 5517 | Interdisciplinary Evaluation Team | 1 |
| SPED 5541 | Advanced Principles of Behavior Management | 3 |
| SCPY 6659 | Multicultural Issues in School Psychology | 2 |
| Elective Course Requirements (One Course) | ||
| SPED 5529 | Strategies Severe Disabilities | 3 |
| or SPED 5546 | Secondary Special Education | |
| or SPED 5538 | Policies and Procedures in Special Education | |
| Capstone Requirements: | 4 | |
| Thesis | ||
or SPED 6651 | Masters Paper | |
| Total Credits | 31 | |
Master of Education in Special Education with Teacher Certification (42 Credits)
*The deadlines for submission of applications are July 15 (Fall Semester), November 15 (Spring Semester) and April 15 (Summer Semester). Applications will be reviewed and degree-seeking students will continue to be admitted until program capacity is reached.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Studies Core | ||
| EDUC 6601 | Research and Writing | 3 |
| EDUC 6610 | Applied Educational Statistics | 3 |
| Specialty Special Education Studies | ||
| SPED 5524 | Assessment Procedures in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 5533 | The Emotionally Disturbed Child | 3 |
| SPED 5543 | Autism | 3 |
| SPED 6662 | Consultation in Schools | 3 |
| SPED 5523 | Designing Instruction | 3 |
| Elective Courses Requirements (Two Courses) | ||
| SPED 5529 | Strategies Severe Disabilities | 6 |
| or SPED 5546 | Secondary Special Education | |
| or SPED 5538 | Policies and Procedures in Special Education | |
| Certification Courses | ||
| EDUC 6651 | Field Project or Case Study in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 6652 | Field Practicum in Education | 6 |
| EDUC 5512 | Foundations and Methods of Elementary Literacy | 3 |
| EDLT 6616 | Integration of Technology into School Curriculum | 3 |
| Total Credits | 42 | |