Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education - Curriculum
INITIAL LICENSURE
Our courses prepare you to work with students with mild to moderate disabilities in a variety of settings. The M.Ed. initial licensure program is 39 credits; the initial licensure only program is 30 credits.
Plan of Study
Accepted students must complete a Plan of Study when admitted and follow it, as some courses must be taken in sequence. Although most courses are offered every semester and several are offered online, it is still required that you make and follow a plan of study.
Comprehensive Exams
Comprehensive Exams must be passed to earn your degree. Comprehensive Exams are offered each semester, and you are eligible to take them once 24 credits are earned.
Pre-Practicum and Practicum
The pre-practicum and practicum are important components of the initial licensure program. You must complete 80 hours of pre-practicum experiences, working with different populations of students with disabilities and at different grade levels. These experiences must be varied and follow the guidelines established in courses.
Practicum/student teaching occurs during the fall or spring semesters; it is never approved for the summer. Also, a special education seminar must accompany the practicum.
- Learn more about the M.Ed. in Special Education Initial Licensure program requirements from the flowsheet.
- Download pre-practicum verification form.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
Our courses prepare you to work with students with mild to moderate disabilities in a variety of settings.
Plan of Study
Accepted students must complete a Plan of Study when admitted and follow it, as some courses must be taken in sequence.
Comprehensive Exams
Comprehensive Exams must be passed to earn your degree. Comprehensive Exams are offered each semester, and you are eligible to take them once 24 credits are earned.
Clinical Experience
In the clinical experience, students have the opportunity to document advanced teaching skills in a professional portfolio. 400 hours of supervised fieldwork are required. Students also participate in a clinical seminar.
- Learn more about the M.Ed. in Special Educaton Professional Licensure program requirements from the flowsheet.