M.Ed. Special Education
Degree: Master of Education (M.Ed.) | Total Hours: 30 | Department: Educational Instruction & Leadership | School: Education and Behavioral Sciences | Major Code: 072
Program Admission Requirements
The applicant must meet the admission requirements of the School of Graduate Studies and the Master of Education program.
Course Requirements
Core Courses (21 hours)
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 5203 | Introduction to Educational Research | 3 |
| SPED 5113 | Advanced Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 5023 | Program Development and Organization in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 5033 | Research, Inquiry, and Evidenced-Based Practices | 3 |
| SPED 5043 | Student Assessment and the RtI Process | 3 |
| SPED 5063 | Consulting, Collaboration, and Co-Teaching | 3 |
| SPED 5153 | Learning Environments and Social Interactions | 3 |
Emphasis Courses — Choose One Option (9 hours)
Special Education Administration
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| SPED 5233 | Special Education Law |
| EDAD 5473 | Administration of Special Education Programs |
| EDAD 5373 | Public School Law |
Challenging Behavior
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| SPED 5073 | Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports |
| SPED 5093 | Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers |
| SPED 5213 | Supporting Students with Emotional and Behavioral Health Needs |
Autism and Developmental Disabilities
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| SPED 5083 | Teaching Students with Autism |
| SPED 5093 | Applied Behavior Analysis |
| SPED 5143 | Advanced Instructional Strategies for Students with Intellectual Disabilities |
Note: Specialization Initial/NBCT Preparation and Early Childhood Special Education Specialist emphases are not currently accepting applicants.
Total Hours Required: 30