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

Education Foundation Courses 18 cr.

• EDU510 Assessing Student Learning (3 cr.)
• EDU514 Educational Foundations and Technology (3 cr.)
• EDU517 Educational Psychology and Child Development (3 cr.)
• EDU525 Curriculum and Instruction and Classroom Management (3 cr.)
• EDU565 Human and Cultural Diversity (and Indian Cultures) (3 cr.)
• SPED539 Scientifically-Based Reading Instruction for Elementary Teachers (3 cr.)

Special Education Core Courses 18 cr.

• SPED631 Foundations of Special Education (3 cr.)
• SPED607 Advanced Literacy (3 cr.)
• SPED636 Assessment & Evaluation of Learners with Exceptionalities (3 cr.)
• SPED637 The IEP Process (3 cr.)
• SPED638 Transition and Collaboration (3 cr.)
• SPED639 Social Emotional Learning and Well-Being (3 cr.)

Disability Specific Courses: 15 cr.

Students select courses in one of the following areas:

EBD/LD/ASD Student Teaching Courses 3 cr.

• SPED688 Clinical Field Experience (0 cr.)
• SPED689 Field Experience for Practicing Educators (3 cr.)

Capstone Course: 3 cr.

• SPED690 Professional Capstone/Portfolio (3 cr.)

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

• SPED700 Special Education Practicum (3 cr.)