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2025-2026 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook

Special Education - M.A. Degree with Additional Licensure

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Degree Requirements

This degree option is for already licensed teachers in Minnesota who want to add licensure in one or more special education areas: emotional behavioral disorders (EBD), learning disabilities (LD), and/or autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Minimum degree credits = 36.

Special Education Core Courses 18 cr.
Disability Specific Courses, in at least one area 15 cr.
EBD/LD/ASD Special Education Practicum 3 cr.
Total 36 cr.

Special Education Core Courses 18 cr.

Disability Specific Courses: 15 cr.

Students must complete all 5 courses in one of the chosen licensure areas (EBD, LD, or ASD). 

Emotional/Behavioral Disorders Courses: 15 cr.

Learning Disabilities Courses: 15 cr.

Autism Spectrum Disorders Courses: 15 cr.

EBD/LD/ASD Special Education Practicum 3 cr.

Additional Course as Needed for Licensure