Administration Option - Master of Arts
Special Education
Special Education and Literacy Studies
College of Education and Human DevelopmentMaster of Arts in Special Education
Special Education Administration Option
The administration option:
- Is designed for certified and experienced special education teachers
- And provides coursework and field-based experiences necessary for State of Michigan Central Office Administrator Certification and approval as either a Director of Special Education or a Supervisor of Special Education.
- Is based on an Information Literacy Model.
- Catalog description
Core Requirements
| Course Number | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SPED 6010 | Acquisition & Analysis of Special Educ. Info | 3 hrs |
| SPED 6150 | Transition-Forced Educ. & Serv. for Individuals w/ Disabilities | 3 hrs |
| SPED 6370 | Research & Evaluation Techniques in Special Educ. | 3 hrs |
| Subtotal: | 9 hrs |
Content and Related Courses
| Course Number | Course Description | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pick one course: | |||
| EDT 5410 | Introduction to Education Technology | 3 hrs | |
| EDT 5420 | Teaching w/Tech: Design & Development for Learning | 3 hrs | |
| SPED 6210 | Curriculum Development for Learners w/ Disabilities | 2 hrs | |
| SPED 6400 | Organ. & Adm. of Serv. For Learners w/ Disabilities | 3 hrs | |
| SPED 6410 | Supervision of Special Educ. Programs & Services | 3 hrs | |
| SPED 6430 | Legal Issues in Special Educ. | 3 hrs | |
| SPED 6610 | Collaboration & Consultation in Special Educ. | 3 hrs | |
| SPED 7120 | Professional Field Experience | 3 hrs | |
| Subtotal: | 23 hrs | ||
Related Courses
| Course Number | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDLD 6020 | Educ. Leadership, Systems & Change | 3 hrs |
| EDLD 6610 | School Law | 3 hrs |
| EDLD 6740 | School Comm. Relation & Cultural Comp. | 3 hrs |
| Subtotal: | 9 hrs | |
| Total: | 41 hrs |
Resource Links
Special Education resources for career guidance and exploration