Teacher Option - Master of Arts
Special Education
Special Education and Literacy Studies
College of Education and Human DevelopmentMaster of Arts in Special Education
Master Teacher Option
This Master's Teacher Option is designed for persons who:
- Have special education certification and plan to remain directly involved with students with disabilities in an instructional capacity, or plan to continue to pursue advanced graduate preparation beyond the master's degree.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SPED 6200 | Advanced Assessment of Learners w/ Disabilities | 3 hrs |
| SPED 6210 | Curriculum Development for Leaners w/ Disabilities | 3 hrs |
| SPED 6300 | Clinical Practice in Special Education | 3 hrs |
| SPED 6380 | Applications Of Behavior Analysis in Special Education | 3 hrs |
| SPED 6560 | Seminar: Current Issues in Special Education | 3 hrs |
| SPED 6610 | Collaboration & Consultation in Special Educ. | 3 hrs |
| SPED 6740* | Intern teaching in Special Education | 6 hrs |
| Subtotal: | 24 hrs | |
| Total: | 33 hrs |
*May be waived with 2 years successful teaching experience under temporary approval.
Resource Links
Special Education resources for career guidance and exploration