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College of Education - M.A. in Special Education

M.A. in Special Education

Course Requirements

Track I

Track I requires 30 semester hours. The courses are organized into four categories: specialization, restricted electives, Clinical Internship and research seminar.

I. Specialization 15 S.H.
SELN 10.577 Collaborative Instruction in Inclusive Classrooms 3 S.H.
LDTC 18.503 Foundations of Learning Disabilities 3 S.H.
SELN 10.590 Introduction to Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders 3 S.H.
SELN 10.580 Teaching Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities 3 S.H.
SELN 10.582 Communication Skills for Students with Disabilities 3 S.H.
SELN 10.586 Emotional & Behavioral Support Strategies 3 S.H.
II. Restricted Electives 9 S.H.
READ 30.535 Teaching Reading to the Exceptional Child 3 S.H.
SELN 10.578 Administration & Supervision in Special Education 3 S.H.
SPED 08.540 Technology for Students with Special Needs 3 S.H.
LDTC 18.520 Neurological Bases of Educational Disorders 3 S.H.
III. Seminar and Research 6 S.H.
SELN 10.600 Research Seminar in Special Education 3 S.H.
SELN 10.601 3 S.H.
Track I Total 33 S.H.

Track II

Track II requires 41 semester hours.

I. Certification 23 S.H.
SPED 08.555 Education & Psychology of Exceptional Learners 3 S.H.
SELN 10.581

Implementing Positive Behavior Support Strategies

3 S.H.
SPED 08.515

Curriculum, Instruction, Transition in Special Education

3 S.H.
SELN 10.585 Educational Assessment in Special Education 3 S.H.
READ 30.535 Teaching Reading to the Exceptional Child 3 S.H.
SELN 10.577 Collaborative Instruction in Inclusive Classrooms 3 S.H.
SELN 08.520 Clinical Experiences in Special Education 4 S.H.
SPED 10.592 Clinical Seminar in Subject-Matter Education 1 S.H.
II. Specialization 9 S.H.
LDTC 18.503 Foundations of Learning Disabilities 3 S.H.
SELN 10.590 Introduction to Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders 3 S.H.
SELN 10.580 Teaching Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities 3 S.H.
SELN 10.582 Communication Skills for Students with Disabilities 3 S.H.
SELN 10.586 Emotional & Behavioral Support Strategies 3 S.H.
III. Restricted Electives 3 S.H.
SELN 10.578 Administration & Supervision in Special Education 3 S.H.
SPED 08.540 Technology for Students with Special Needs 3 S.H.
LDTC 18.520 Neurological Bases of Educational Disorders 3 S.H.
IV. Research Seminar 6 S.H.
SELN 10.600 Research Seminar in Special Education 3 S.H.
SELN 10.601 3 S.H.
Track II Total 41 S.H.

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