Jun 09, 2025  
2025-2026 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2025-2026 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook

Special Education - M.A. Degree with Initial Teacher Licensure


Degree Requirements


This option is for those without teacher licensure who want to be licensed to teach special education in Minnesota. The program is comprised of 57 credits.

Education Foundation Courses 18 cr.
Special Education Core Courses 18 cr.
Disability Specific Courses in at least one area 15 cr.
EBD/LD/ASD Student Teaching (Choose 1 or 2 areas) 3 cr.
Capstone 3 cr.
Total  57 cr.

 

Disability Specific Courses: 15 cr.


Students select courses in one of the following areas:

EBD/LD/ASD Practicum for Additional Licensure (Optional) 3 cr.