Exceptional Learning: Moderate/Severe Disabilities Grades K-12, M.Ed.

Program of Study

Masters of Education in Exceptional Learning: Moderate/Severe Disabilities Grades K-12 is a dynamic 30-credit hour program leading to M.Ed. Teacher candidates seeking licensure with M.Ed. completion, (Endorsement Code 461; Special Education Comprehensive K-12) have two options for obtaining licensure with degree completion (graduate student teaching, or  job-embedded options). Teacher candidates seeking licensure will complete an additional 6-9 hours of either EDUC 5960- Induction Experience, or EDUC 5970- Job-embedded Induction.

• EPSY 5050 - Foundations of Services to Exceptional Individuals
• EDSP 5060 - Program Design and Curriculum Strategies for the Exceptional Learner

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• Select one course from the following:

• EPSY 5070 - Advanced Techniques in Individual Assessment or

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• EDUC 5080 - Collaboration and Consultation

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• Select one of the following:

• EDSP 5090 - Advanced Instructional Technology or

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• EDSP 5170 - Strategies for Inclusion
• EDUC 5210 - Human Development Applied to Education

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• Select ONE Literacy Course:

• EDUC 5610 - Literacy Instruction for Emergent Learners, Birth to First Grade
• EDUC 5620 - Literacy Instruction for Elementary School Learners, Grades Two Through Five
• EDUC 5630 - Literacy Instruction for Middle/High School Learners

Total: 30 hours

• Teacher candidates seeking Special Education Comprehensive K-12 licensure (Endorsement Code 461) are required to complete an additional 6-9 credit hours of either EDUC 5960- Induction Experience, or EDUC 5970- Job-embedded Induction.

• EDUC 5960 - Induction Experience
• EDUC 5970 - Job Embedded Mentoring

Additional Information and Notes