Exceptionalities (M.S.) (Fall 2008)
Administered by Exceptionality Programs
Effective Fall 2008
(This program does not lead to certification in Teaching Special Education N-12)
Admission. Applicants seeking admission to the master's degree programs must satisfy the general admission requirements for the School of Graduate Studies. The following additional criteria are also required:
A one-page, handwritten letter of intent stating professional background, experience and rationale for wanting to be admitted to the department
Two letters of recommendation
Resume
An interview with the chair or program coordinator
An undergraduate cumulative QPA of 2.8. If average is below 2.8, the student may be admitted provisionally. No Cs may be earned during a probationary period.
Retention. Students must complete the criteria listed in the Teacher Education - Special Education packet prior to the completion of 15 graduate credits. Required GPA, licensing exams, field experience, child abuse and criminal clearance, and liability information is described within the packet.
Graduation requirements
- Choice A: Thesis option - 24 hours course work plus six credits for thesis
- Choice B: Department paper option - 30 hours of course work plus department paper
- Choice C: Course work option - 36 hours course work
Core requirements (9 credits)
PROFSTUD.591 Research in Education
SPECED.516 Orientation to Exceptionalities
SPECED.565 Reading and Interpreting Research in Special Education; OR
SPECED.575 Seminar in Current Issues in Special Education
Electives (a minimum of 12 credits must be taken in special education)
SPECED.501 Administration and Supervision in Special Education
SPECED.502 Principles of Special Education Law
SPECED.503 Curricular Design and Instruction for Inclusive Education
SPECED.506 Introduction to Early Intervention
SPECED.522 Mathematics for Students with Special Needs
SPECED.526 Transition Services for Individuals with Special Needs
SPECED.533 Language Arts for Students with Special Needs
SPECED.540 Educating Individuals with Moderate/Severe Disabilities
SPECED.544 Diagnostic and Remedial Techniques
SPECED.547 Technology and Exceptional Individuals
SPECED.550 Elementary Methods for Individuals with Mild Disabilities
SPECED.551 Secondary Methods for Individuals with Mild Disabilities
SPECED.552 Project in Special Education
SPECED.559 Seminar in Special Education
SPECED.570 Foundations of Behavior Intervention and Support
SPECED.572 Seminar in Behavior Disorders
SPECED.595 Internship
SPECED.596 Special Workshop 1 (1-6 credits)
SPECED.597 Special Workshop 2 (1-6 credits)
SPECED.598 Special Workshop 3 (1-6 credits)
SPECED.599 Master's Research Paper
With adviser approval, students may also choose additional elective graduate courses in related fields such as reading, early childhood, elementary and secondary education, psychology and sociology.